The 2026 NCAA Tournament rolls on Wednesday night with a pair of First Four matchups that will finalize the 64-team bracket ahead of Thursday’s full slate.
Tonight’s doubleheader will get started at 6:40 PM ET with a South Region clash between 16-seeds Prairie View and Lehigh. Shortly after, the hometown Miami (Ohio) RedHawks will take on Andy Enfield’s SMU Mustangs in a battle of 11-seeds.
The winner of the nightcap will be locked into a 6-11 matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.
Miami (OH) vs. SMU Game Info
- 📍 Where: UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio
- 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18
- ⏰ Start Time: 9:15 PM EST
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: truTV
Miami (OH) vs. SMU Odds at Hard Rock Bet
As of Wednesday afternoon, the RedHawks are listed as 7.5-point underdogs at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | SMU -325, Miami (Ohio) +240 |
| Point Spread | SMU -7.5, Miami (Ohio) +7.5 |
| Total (Over/Under) | 161.5 |
Miami (OH) vs. SMU Betting Splits
Here’s how players at Hard Rock Bet are wagering on tonight’s play-in game:
- Miami (OH) is the overwhelming moneyline choice at Hard Rock Bet despite being the underdog. The RedHawks are drawing 85% of all moneyline tickets and 81% of the handle.
- The point spread tells the same story: Miami (OH) is pulling in 69% of spread bets and 65% of the handle.
- As for the total, it’s a close one in terms of bet count – but the money is leaning Over. The Under holds a razor-thin edge at 51%, while the Over is commanding 60% of the handle.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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