Bellarmine Knights vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Predictions

Miami’s Home Streak Supports Favorite Status

Miami University RedHawks Athletics reports that Miami enters Saturday’s home opener with 31 consecutive wins at Millett Hall dating to November 2024. The RedHawks also began this season with an 86-77 road victory over James Madison, making them the more likely winner against Bellarmine.

Miami’s scoring was spread across four players in that opener. Luke Skaljac scored 19 points, Evan Ipsaro had 15, Stevie Elam added 13 and Almar Atlason finished with 10. Skaljac and Ipsaro also recorded five assists each, evidence that Miami has several ways to create offense.

Bellarmine Has Reasons for Caution

Bellarmine finished 13-19 overall and 7-11 in conference play last season, but ASUN coaches picked the Knights fourth in their 2026-27 preseason poll. Guard Kenyon Goodin also earned Preseason All-ASUN honors, so last season’s losing record alone doesn’t justify a 20.5-point spread.

Betting Outlook

SPF lists Miami at -3600 on the moneyline and -20.5 against the spread. The home streak and season-opening win point to Miami as the likely winner, but the moneyline requires too much risk for a small return. There isn’t enough current information about Bellarmine’s form, starters or injuries to support Miami covering more than 20 points.

The total is 159.5, with the over priced at -108 and the under at -112. Miami scored 86 points in its opener, but one result and no current Bellarmine scoring or pace data aren't enough to choose a side. Pass on the spread, moneyline and total.