Miami (OH) Redhawks vs Toledo Rockets Pick and Prediction for Friday January 9 2025
The Miami (OH) RedHawks look to keep their perfect season alive as they travel to Savage Arena to face the Toledo Rockets on Friday, January 9, 2026. This 6:00 PM EST clash on CBSSN is a marquee Mid-American Conference matchup, featuring the undefeated RedHawks (16-0) against a surging Rockets squad (9-6) that is also unbeaten in conference play (3-0). For expert analysis and daily wagering insights on the MAC and all college hoops action, be sure to check out the latest free college basketball picks over at Winners and Whiners.
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Miami (OH) RedHawks: Chasing Perfection
The RedHawks have been one of the biggest stories in college basketball, starting the season with 16 consecutive wins. They possess one of the most explosive offenses in the country, averaging 93.3 points per game (10th in D-1) on a blistering 53% field goal percentage. Miami (OH) is coming off an 87-76 win over Western Michigan where junior forward Almar Atlason led the way with 21 points.
The RedHawks' rotation is largely set, though they are without sophomore guard Evan Ipsaro, who is OUT for the season with a torn ACL sustained in December. Aside from Ipsaro, the core rotation of Brant Byers (14.8 PPG), Peter Suder (4.3 APG), and Eian Elmer remains healthy and available for this high-stakes road test.
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Toledo Rockets: Protecting Home Court
Toledo enters this game on a four-game winning streak, most recently defeating Northern Illinois 75-61. The Rockets are a high-scoring unit themselves, averaging 82.1 points per game, and they have a history of playing the RedHawks tough at Savage Arena. They are led by sophomore guard Sonny Wilson (16.9 PPG) and a physical interior presence in Sean Craig (7.8 RPG).
The Rockets' injury report is relatively clean. Center Austin Parks is listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury; his presence would be a significant boost against Miami's efficient interior scoring. Otherwise, the Rockets' primary rotation is intact as they look to hand Miami (OH) its first loss of the 2025-26 campaign.
Miami (OH) vs. Toledo Prediction
This game features the two highest-scoring teams in the MAC. While Miami (OH) has the superior shooting splits, Toledo's home-court advantage and defensive pressure (7.8 steals per game) make this the RedHawks' toughest test to date.
Miami (OH) vs. Toledo ATS Pick
- Pick: Miami (OH) -1.5 (-105)
It is difficult to bet against a team that is 16-0 and shooting 53% from the floor. While Toledo is a formidable opponent at home, Miami (OH) has shown they can win in various environments, including a tough true road win at Ball State. Their offensive depth—featuring five players who can score in double figures on any given night—should allow them to pull away in a tight second half.
Miami (OH) vs. Toledo Total Pick
- Pick: Over 165.5 (-108)
Both teams play at a top-50 pace nationally and prioritize offensive transition. Miami (OH) has seen the Over hit in 10 of their 13 tracked games this season, and given that both teams average over 80 points per game, this matchup has the potential to turn into a shootout. Expect a final score in the 88-82 range.
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