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Bowling Green +8.5 -110 over Miami OH
8:30 PM EST Miami (OH)’s perfect record and national ranking will naturally command public attention, especially with a spotless home mark. But when a team is 26-0 and riding a double-digit win streak, spreads often stretch beyond true separation. This number reflects reputation as much as matchup. Bowling Green already saw this opponent once and managed to score 83 in that meeting. That familiarity matters in conference play, where adjustments tend to tighten margins the second time around.
The Miami RedHawks have been dominant offensively, pushing tempo and capitalizing on turnover differentials. However, their up-tempo style can also create volatility. When you average over 90 points across a recent stretch, expectations shift toward blowouts, but that pace opens the door for backdoor covers. Bowling Green brings legitimate scoring balance and ranks near the top half of the conference in offensive efficiency. If Javontae Campbell and the Falcons’ perimeter shooters find rhythm, they can trade baskets long enough to keep this inside the number. Miami may win — but covering more than two possessions against a capable conference foe is another challenge entirely.
From a betting perspective, this is about fading perfection at its peak price. Undefeated teams in late February carry premium spreads because the public rarely steps in front of them. That creates opportunity. Bowling Green has been competitive in league play and owns enough offensive punch to avoid being overwhelmed. Even if Miami protects its home floor, conference familiarity and tempo variance make a single-digit cushion significant. Taking the points with Bowling Green offers stronger long-term value than laying inflated chalk with an unbeaten favorite.
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Our Pick
Bowling Green +8½ -110 (Risking 2.2 units - To Win: 2.00)