We will have more MAC action on Tuesday as the Ohio Bobcats will travel to Miami, Ohio, and take on the Miami Ohio Redhawks. Ohio will be coming into this game at 6-3 on the season and has now won four straight games in a row.
Miami, Ohio, on the other hand, is also playing some impressive football at 4-5 on the season and also won their last game. Both of these teams have some impressive NCAA football stats, so let’s break it down here.
Continue reading below to get our best Ohio vs Miami prediction and find out who we’re backing in this game.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami Redhawks
Matchup Info
- Location: Yager Stadium
- Date and Time: Tuesday, Nov 8, 7:30 PM
- How to Watch: ESPN
Ohio Performance Recap and Analysis
Ohio is going to be coming into this game as arguably one of the best mid-major teams in the entire nation. When looking at the NCAAF matchup that they’ve had to deal with this season, including playing teams like Penn State University, Iowa, and some other impressive teams, it’s easy to see why Ohio is finding the success that they currently are.
At 4-1 in the MAC, there’s a good chance that they’re going to be the team that represents them in a big bowl game. They have now beaten four impressive teams in a row as they beat Akron, Western Michigan, Northern Illinois, and Buffalo.
What’s particularly interesting about what they’ve been able to do this season is that they haven’t had to deal with many college football injuries. When also looking at what’s been working, it’s clearly been their offense.
They have games throughout the year where they have scored 40-plus points against some of the better teams in the MAC. If they can come out and continue doing that in this game, they should find plenty of success against the Miami, Ohio, squad. Their NCAAF standings are impressive.
Key Injuries
Ohio currently doesn’t have any players on the injury report that seemed to be of major significance. We will have to continue checking that throughout the week leading up to Tuesday as we want to make sure the best possible analysis for this Ohio vs Miami prediction.
Betting Trends to Know
Ohio has some interesting betting trends on the season as they’re 6-3 against the spread this season. They have been one of the most profitable teams in all of college football.
As a 1-point favorite or more this season, Ohio is currently 1-1 against the spread. Six of their first nine games on the season have hit the over.
Miami Ohio Recap and Analysis
When looking at the season that Miami, Ohio, has had, it’s easy to see why these Miami football stats haven’t necessarily been too great. They and Ohio have had some impressive games throughout the season as they have taken on Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Northwestern.
However, they weren’t able to win any of those games, but they have played well in the MAC at 2-3.
Miami, Ohio, is best when its defense is doing what they do best. Their NCAAF schedule was certainly impressive at the start of the season, but they need to continue playing well just as they have throughout the past few weeks, as their schedule isn’t going to get any easier.
They were able to come away with an impressive 27-9 win against Akron as they took a 17-3 lead into halftime and didn’t look back after that. Quarterback Brett Gabbert played extremely well in this game and will look to continue doing that on Tuesday.
Key Injuries
Miami, Ohio, also doesn’t have any players on the injury report that seems to be of major significance. We will have to continue checking that throughout the week to ensure that we have the best possible analysis for this NCAAF matchups.
Betting Trends to Know
Similar to Ohio, Miami, Ohio, also has some impressive betting trends in certain areas this season. They will be coming in at 4-5 against the spread this season, but they are 3-2 against the spread as a 1-point underdog or more this year. However, only one of their nine games has hit over this year.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami Redhawks Odds
The Ohio football odds in this game are going to see the Bobcats coming in as a 1-point favorite. The money line is going to be slotted at Ohio -120 and Miami, Ohio, at +100. This is about an even line considering that both of these teams have shown similar actions throughout the season.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami Redhawks Betting Picks
Moneyline
The best money line bet in this game will be taking Ohio to win the game at – 120 odds. Considering that those are still great odds on a money-line bet, it feels safe taking a team that has now won four straight games in a row.
Over/Under
The best over/under bet that we’re looking at with our Ohio vs Miami prediction is going to be taking the over. Although both of these teams have had completely different trends in terms of over/under during the season, I love the fact that six of the first nine Ohio games have hit the over this season. We have to continue realizing that, and we’re going to have to bet the trend here.
Spread
Because we’re taking Ohio on the money line, the best bet is going to be taking Ohio -1. If they’re going to win this game, we will either have a push with the spread if they only won by one or if they win by more than one, we would cash out at -110 odds.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami Redhawks Score Prediction
We are finally here with our Ohio vs Miami prediction, and the best bet in this game is going to be taking Ohio to win this one 27-24. This means that all of our bets would hit in this game as it would go over 50.5 points, and they would win outright and on the spread line.
If they can come out and continue doing what they’ve been able to do throughout the past few weeks, this is a great spot for them to win their fifth game in a row.
NCAAF Pick: Ohio -1
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