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Tennessee vs. Miami (OH) First Round predictions, odds & picks for March 20


The Miami (OH) RedHawks continue their March Madness run with a showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers. The RedHawks are fresh off an 89-79 win over the SMU Mustangs in the First Four.

With the Miami (OH) vs. Tennessee game starting at 4:25 pm ET, let’s examine the predictions, odds and picks for the showdown.

Tennessee vs. Miami (OH) First Round predictions, odds & picks for March 20

The predictions for the Tennessee vs. Miami (OH) first-round game are varied. Here’s a look at who the experts at USA Today got:

  • Ehsan Kassim: Miami (OH)
  • John Leuzzi: Tennessee
  • Craig Meyer: Tennessee
  • Jordan Mendoza: Miami (OH)

Here’s the odds for the showdown:

  • Spread: Miami +10.5 (-102), Tennessee -10.5 (-120)
  • Moneyline: Miami +480, Tennessee -690
  • Total: Over 148.5 (-115), Under 148.5 (-105)

The Tennessee Volunteers have won two of their last five games. The wins occurred against South Carolina and Auburn. They lost to Alabama and Vanderbilt (twice).

It’s important to note that a good number of Tennessee’s losses this season occurred against ranked opponents. They earned their spot in March Madness after posting a 22-11 (11-7) record in a stacked SEC conference. Next up is a game against one of the biggest dark horses in the NCAA tournament.

The Miami (OH) RedHawks started the season with 31 straight wins. They were the cream of the crop in the MAC conference and became the only men’s basketball team to finish the 2025-26 season unbeaten.

However, the RedHawks lost their first game of the season against the Massachusetts Minutemen in the MAC tournament. They bounced back from the loss with a First Four win against the SMU Mustangs.

Tennessee will fancy its chances against Miami (OH). However, it’s a game that could be closer than what the odds are predicting, with both teams aiming for a deep March Madness run.

Tennessee vs. Miami (OH): How to watch

Here’s how to watch the showdown:

  • Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
  • Time: 4:25 pm ET
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • TV Channel: TBS
  • Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN