Miami (OH) vs Ohio Prediction
Ohio comes into this matchup undefeated in conference play and they have allowed 20 points or fewer in five straight games. The Bobcats haven’t looked great in either of their last two wins, but they have found ways to win. Miami (OH) has won three of their last four games, but they are coming off of a brutal fourth quarter collapse against Buffalo. The RedHawks have scored 28+ points in three straight games, but I don’t really trust Heavner under center. Take Ohio to get the win on the road.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 5-4 (3-2) this year after they lost to Buffalo in overtime by a score of 34-31 last week. Miami (OH) led 17-10 at halftime and 31-16 in the fourth quarter, but they fell apart in the last nine minutes and couldn’t score in OT for the loss. The RedHawks were out gained by a total of 459-350, went 5-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Caleb Heavner threw for 154 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, while Braylon Isom caught seven passes for 89 yards and one score. D’Shawntae Jones rushed 17 times for 112 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Miami (OH) defeated Central Michigan by a score of 28-27 and Akron by a score of 34-14. The RedHawks have scored 27.4 points per game with 210.0 passing yards and 147.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.7 points against per game this season. Caleb Heavner has thrown for 769 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions, while Maleek Huggins has 27 catches for 473 yards and one score. Rodney Nelson has led the ground game with 90 carries for 436 yards and four touchdowns this year.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats are 7-2 (5-0) this season after they defeated Akron by a score of 28-20 last week. Ohio led 7-6 at halftime, but they trailed 17-14 in the fourth quarter, before scoring the next 14 points to get the win. The Bobcats were out gained by a total of 392-358, went 3-9 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Nick Poulos threw for 197 yards and one touchdown, while Dom Dorwart caught four passes for 108 yards and one score. Duncan Brune rushed 10 times for 111 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, Ohio defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 24-20 and Sacramento State by a score of 48-7. The Bobcats have scored 29.4 points per game with 180.7 passing yards and 188.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.7 points against per game this season. Nick Poulos has thrown for 978 yards with seven touchdowns and zero interceptions, while Duncan Brune has rushed 91 times for 463 yards and four scores. Riley Neer has 41 receptions for 551 yards and five touchdowns to lead the receivers this season.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Damarion Witten leads the Mid-American Conference for yards per reception (20.4) this season.
Ohio Bobcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, DJ Hamilton ranks 5th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (505) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (OH) has given up the largest 2nd quarter lead to win a game this season – 21 points vs Cincinnati.
- Miami (OH) ranks 134th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (279.7).
- Ohio has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Ohio has won the first quarter in each of its last six games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
With this game being played early in the week, the trends have not populated yet, so obviously we won’t be discussing them here.