Miami (OH) Redhawks (1-1) vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (2-0)
September 19, 2026 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati Bearcats -15.5 / Miami (OH) Redhawks +15.5; Over/Under: 49.5
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The Miami Ohio Redhawks and the Cincinnati Bearcats meet in week 3 college football action from TQL Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Miami Ohio Redhawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction.
Miami Ohio Redhawks Recap
The Miami Ohio Redhawks come into this game looking to add on to their 45-7 win over Holy Cross last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, the Redhawks will head home for a matchup against UConn.
Redhawks Looking To Build On First Win
David McComb has thrown for 475 yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 63.0% passing while Lazaro Rogers leads the RedHawks in rushing with 64 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns so far this season. D’Shawntae Jones has 57 rushing yards and 2 TDs while Lynel Billups-Williams leads Miami (OH) in receiving with 104 receiving yards and 8 catches to lead Miami (OH) along with 1 touchdown as well this season. On defense, Malcolm McCain has a team-high 12 total tackles in addition to 0 sacks while Miami (OH)’s defense as a whole has combined for 2 sacks and 0 interceptions so far this season.
Cincinnati Bearcats Recap
The Cincinnati Bearcats come into this game looking to add on to their 62-10 win over Western Carolina to sit at 2-0 on the year. After this game, Cincinnati will take on Kansas State at home.
Bearcats Looking To Remain Unbeaten
JC French IV has thrown for 322 yards, 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 81.6% passing while Gi’Bran Payne leads the Bearcats in rushing with 210 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. Three more Bearcats have at least 100 rushing yards as well this season including Cole Tabb who has 109 yards and 1 TD, Jalen Williams who has 106 yards and 1 TD, and JC French IV who has 104 yards and 3 TDs, while JV Gibson leads Cincinnati in receiving with 133 receiving yards and 9 catches to lead Cincinnati along with 2 touchdowns as well this season. On defense, Jonathan Thompson has a team-high 15 total tackles in addition to 1.5 sacks while Cincinnati’s defense as a whole has combined for 5 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.
Miami (OH) RedHawks @ Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- The favorite has won each of Miami (OH)’s last 17 games.
- Miami (OH) has lost each of its last eight games as an underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Miami (OH)’s last 15 games.
- Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games as an underdog.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Cincinnati’s last 11 games.
- Cincinnati has won the first quarter in each of its last 15 games as a favorite.
Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win
- Cincinnati has lost each of its last five games at neutral venues.
- Miami (OH) has won 11 of its last 14 games in Ohio.
- Miami (OH) has covered the spread in six of its last eight games in Ohio.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference.
- Cincinnati has lost the first half in each of its last four games played at neutral venues.
- Miami (OH) has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Cincinnati’s last six games at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Miami (OH)’s last four games against teams from Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cincinnati Bearcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Larenzo Fenner ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Scoop Smith ranks 14th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (107) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks T2nd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (17.5).
- Cincinnati ranks 3rd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (29.0).
- Miami (OH) ranks 138th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (1.5).
- Miami (OH) ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
Miami Ohio Redhawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction
I’m leaning towards Cincinnati in this one. Historically, Miami Ohio has been known to give the Bearcats some fits when they’ve taken the step up in class, but this Bearcats team looks really solid out of the gate and I think this is just a really good spot for Cincy at home to pick up another win over an inferior opponent and bulk up their record ahead of Big 12 play. Give me Cincinnati.
