NCAAB · Final

Miami (OH) Edges Buffalo in Thrilling Finish

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Broadview Arena

Miami (OH) RedHawks 73, Buffalo Bulls 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Buffalo Bulls?

Miami (OH) RedHawks beat Buffalo Bulls 73-71 at Broadview Arena on February 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Buffalo Bulls?

Miami (OH) RedHawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Miami (OH) RedHawks narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bulls with a final score of 73-71. This game showcased the RedHawks' impressive season, as they maintained their undefeated record of 23-0, while the Bulls fell to 14-9. The venue for this thrilling encounter was the Broadview Arena, where the stakes were high for both teams.

The RedHawks have been in exceptional form, boasting a perfect record in their last ten games, with an impressive scoring average of 96.1 points while allowing 79.5 points per game. Their recent results include a dominant 85-61 victory against Northern Illinois and a close 86-84 win over Massachusetts. In contrast, the Bulls have struggled recently, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and an average of 82.3 points scored, while allowing 80.8 points. Their most recent outing resulted in a loss to the Ohio Bobcats, 83-95.

When considering home and away performances, Miami (OH) has excelled with a home record of 7-0 and an away record of 3-0. Buffalo, however, has a home record of 2-4 and an away record of 2-2, indicating a struggle to find consistency, especially at home. This fixture was particularly noteworthy given the previous meetings between the two teams, where Buffalo had lost all three encounters, including a high-scoring affair earlier in the season where Miami edged them out 105-102.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests they were fielding their best players for this crucial game. The betting market reflected Miami's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at 4.5 points in favor of the RedHawks, indicating confidence in their ability to secure the win. The total points set at 165.5 also suggested an expectation of a high-scoring game, which ultimately came to fruition.

Conditions during the game were conducive to scoring, and both teams displayed an aggressive offensive strategy. Key moments in the second half included crucial free throws by Daniel Freitag that tied the game at 66, followed by a series of plays that saw Miami pull ahead. Luke Skaljac's contributions were significant, as he scored multiple baskets that helped maintain the RedHawks' lead.

As the game progressed, Buffalo fought hard to close the gap, with Noah Batchelor hitting a critical three-pointer that brought the score to 73-71 in the closing moments. However, the Bulls were unable to secure a final possession to tie or win the game, sealing Miami's victory.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of the Miami (OH) RedHawks as they continued their perfect season, while the Buffalo Bulls will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they look ahead to future games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	M-OH -4.5	165.5 o -110 / u -110	Miami (OH) RedHawks -218 · Buffalo Bulls +180

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Leaders

PointsAngelo Brizzi22Buffalo Bulls
AssistsDaniel Freitag7Buffalo Bulls
ReboundsTim Oboh8Buffalo Bulls
PointsLuke Skaljac19Miami (OH) RedHawks
AssistsPeter Suder8Miami (OH) RedHawks
ReboundsPeter Suder5Miami (OH) RedHawks

Recent form

Buffalo Bulls

Last 10: 4-6Streak L182.3 scored · 80.8 allowed per game2-4 at home

L83-95vs Ohio BobcatsJan 31
W89-78at Bowling Green FalconsJan 28
L67-68vs Massachusetts MinutemenJan 24
L63-82vs Akron ZipsJan 20
L102-105at Miami (OH) RedHawksJan 17
L81-87vs Kent State Golden FlashesJan 13
L80-91at Ohio BobcatsJan 10
W85-72vs Ball State CardinalsJan 3
W81-67at Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 31
W92-63vs Penn State Behrend LionsDec 22

Miami (OH) RedHawks

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1096.1 scored · 79.5 allowed per game3-0 away

W85-61vs Northern Illinois HuskiesJan 31
W86-84vs Massachusetts MinutemenJan 28
W107-101at Kent State Golden FlashesJan 21
W105-102vs Buffalo BullsJan 17
W100-61vs Central Michigan ChippewasJan 14
W87-73at Toledo RocketsJan 9
W87-76vs Western Michigan BroncosJan 7
W76-73vs Akron ZipsJan 3
W93-83at Bowling Green FalconsDec 31
W135-81vs Milligan BuffaloesDec 22

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14

Box score

Stat	Miami (OH) RedHawks	Buffalo Bulls
Field goals	32-58	24-57
Field goal %	55	42
Three-pointers	6-22	9-28
Three-point %	27	32
Free throws	3-6	14-18
Free throw %	50	78
Rebounds	28	36
Offensive rebounds	5	13
Defensive rebounds	23	23
Assists	16	15
Steals	12	7
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	13	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	13
Fast-break points	12	6
Points in the paint	48	28
Fouls	14	12
Largest lead	12	2
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	81	6

How the scoring went

1st Half36-35Tim Oboh makes layup (Daniel Freitag assists)
1st Half38-35Luke Skaljac makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half38-37Angelo Brizzi makes layup
2nd Half41-37Eian Elmer makes 29-foot three point jumper (Peter Suder assists)
2nd Half44-37Luke Skaljac makes 24-foot three point jumper (Peter Suder assists)
2nd Half46-37Peter Suder makes layup
2nd Half48-37Peter Suder makes layup (Luke Skaljac assists)
2nd Half48-39Ryan Sabol makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half50-39Luke Skaljac makes layup
2nd Half50-40Noah Batchelor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-40Luke Skaljac makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half52-42Tim Oboh makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half52-44Derrick Talton Jr. makes layup
2nd Half52-45Daniel Freitag makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-46Daniel Freitag makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-47Angelo Brizzi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-49Tim Oboh makes 4-foot dunk (Daniel Freitag assists)
2nd Half54-49Luke Skaljac makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half56-49Justin Kirby makes 4-foot dunk (Antwone Woolfolk assists)
2nd Half56-52Ryan Sabol makes 29-foot three point jumper (Angelo Brizzi assists)
2nd Half58-52Peter Suder makes layup (Luke Skaljac assists)
2nd Half59-52Brant Byers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-52Brant Byers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-54Daniel Freitag makes layup
2nd Half60-55Daniel Freitag makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-56Daniel Freitag makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-56Trey Perry makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Almar Atlason assists)
2nd Half62-59Daniel Freitag makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half62-62Angelo Brizzi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Daniel Freitag assists)
2nd Half64-62Luke Skaljac makes layup
2nd Half64-64Angelo Brizzi makes layup (Ryan Sabol assists)
2nd Half66-64Antwone Woolfolk makes layup (Peter Suder assists)
2nd Half66-65Daniel Freitag makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-66Daniel Freitag makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-66Antwone Woolfolk makes layup
2nd Half70-66Luke Skaljac makes layup
2nd Half72-66Luke Skaljac makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half72-68Angelo Brizzi makes 3-foot dunk (Daniel Freitag assists)
2nd Half73-68Justin Kirby makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-71Noah Batchelor makes 26-foot three point jumper (Angelo Brizzi assists)