The Miami-Ohio RedHawks and the Ohio State Buckeyes meet in college basketball action from the Value City Arena on Wednesday night. Can the RedHawks pull off the upset of their in-state big brother? Or will the Buckeyes send the RedHawks packing with an L? Let’s dive in and find out with a Miami-Ohio vs. Ohio State Prediction.

Miami-Ohio RedHawks Team Preview

The Miami-Ohio RedHawks come into this one looking to build on back-to-back wins after a 79-74 win over Marshall last time out. Darweshi Hunter leads the Redhawks in scoring with 13.4 PPG along with 5.1 RPG as the lone double-digit scorer for Miami-Ohio up to this point in the year. Evan Ipsaro has 9.1 PPG with a team-high 2.9 APG to lead Miami-Ohio in assists and Jaquel Morris has 8.1 PPG with a team-high 5.4 RPG to lead the Redhawks on the glass up to this point in the year. As a team, Miami-Ohio is averaging 71.7 PPG on 44.7% shooting from the field, 38.1% from three and 69.4% from the foul line this season.

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Ohio State Buckeyes Team Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this one looking to keep their win streak alive which currently sits at six following an 84-74 win over Minnesota last time out. Bruce Thornton leads the Buckeyes in scoring and assists with 19.2 PPG and 4.5 APG while Roddy Gayle Jr. has 14.6 PPG and 5.4 RPG as well on the year. Jamison Battle has 14 PPG with 4.8 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Ohio State so far this season. Zed Key has 9.6 PPG while Felix Okpara also has a team-high 6.5 RPG to lead the Buckeyes on the glass this season. As a team, Ohio State is averaging 80.5 PPG on 47.5% shooting from the field, 40% from three and 77.2% from the foul line this season. After this one, Ohio State will visit Penn State and then will return home for a four-game home stand.

Miami-Ohio vs. Ohio State Prediction

I’m taking Miami-Ohio and the points here. I think Ohio State wins comfortably, but I think the RedHawks sneak in the backdoor and cover. We’ve already seen Ohio State allow another MAC team in Western Michigan cover this season and WMU fits the same profile as Miami-Ohio, a team that shoots the 3 well and I think that the RedHawks could shoot their way into a cover in this one as well. Not one I’m rushing to bet, but give me the RedHawks here.