The Miami (OH) RedHawks are riding a 5-game winning streak and are in a bowl game for a third straight year. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 8-5 on the year and are in a bowl game for the eighth time in the last 9 years. Let’s preview the Cure Bowl and give out a Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Appalachian State Mountaineers prediction.

Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview 

The Miami (OH) RedHawks have beaten Ohio, Akron, Buffalo, Ball State and Toledo during their winning streak. Brett Gabbert is completing 59.4 percent of his passes for 1,634 yards, 14 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Gage Larvadain and Cade McDonald have combined for 992 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Javon Tracy has 22 receptions. The Miami (OH) RedHawks ground game is averaging 156.2 yards per contest, and Rashad Amos leads the way with 895 yards and 12 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami (OH) is allowing 16.2 points and 326 yards per game. Matt Salopek leads the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 134 tackles, Caiden Woullard has 9.5 sacks and Yahsyn McKee has 3 interceptions.

Miami (OH) RedHawks Team Facts

• Miami (OH) has won 11 of its last 12 games.
• Miami (OH) has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
• Miami (OH) has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
• Each of Miami (OH)’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

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Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview 

The Appalachian State Mountaineers lost their most recent game to Troy, but previously beat Georgia Southern, James Madison and Georgia State. Joey Aguilar is completing 64.3 percent of his passes for 3,546 yards, 33 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Kaedin Robinson and Christan Horn have combined for 1,331 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns, while Makai Jackson has 24 receptions. The Appalachian State Mountaineers ground game is averaging 174.5 yards per contest, and Nate Noel leads the way with 834 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 28.4 points and 389.8 yards per game. Andrew Parker Jr. leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 103 tackles, Nate Johnson has 7.5 sacks and Jordan Favors has 4 interceptions.

Appalachian State Mountaineers Team Facts

• Appalachian State has won five of its last six games.
• Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games in December.
• Appalachian State has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
• Each of Appalachian State’s last four December games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Miami (OH) vs Appalachian State prediction

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are probably the more talented team and should be favored, but this line is disrespectful toward Miami, OH. The Miami (OH) RedHawks have won 5 straight games, and that includes an upset over Toledo in the MAC Championship. Miami (OH) is one of the better defensive sides in the country, that includes being 27th in total defense and seventh in scoring defense. Also, Miami (OH) is 10-3 ATS on the season, with covers in 8 of its last 10 games overall. It may not be pretty, but the RedHawks can hang around. Give me my free touchdown.