Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan Prediction Football Picks Today 10/25/25

In this article we will formulate a Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 25th at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup. 

Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 4-3 (3-0) this year after they defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 44-30 last week. Miami led 21-14 at halftime and they scored the first 16 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The RedHawks out gained EMU by a total of 454-369, went 11-15 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Dequan Finn went 13-22 for 159 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan Brunson rushed 23 times for 122 yards and one score. Brian Shane led the receivers with four catches for 56 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Miami defense recorded three sacks and three tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that win, Miami (OH) defeated Akron by a score of 20-7 and NIU by a score of 25-14. The RedHawks have won four games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the MAC standings. Miami has scored 26.0 points per game with 191.3 passing yards and 169.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.0 points against per game this season. Dequan Finn has thrown for 997 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions, while also rushing for 332 yards and three scores on 70 carries this year. 

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos are 4-3 (3-0) this season after they defeated Ball State by a score of 42-0 in their last game. Western Michigan led 21-0 at halftime and added another 21 points in the second half in the shutout victory. The Broncos out gained Ball State by a total of 461-88, went 8-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Broc Lowry went 23-27 for 241 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 108 yards and one score on 13 carries. Talique Williams led the receivers with five receptions for 55 yards in the win. The WMU defense recorded five sacks and 10 tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Western Michigan defeated UMass by a score of 21-3 and Rhode Island by a score of 47-14. The Broncos have won four games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the MAC standings. Western Michigan has scored 22.9 points per game with 161.1 passing yards and 157.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 17.7 points against per game this season. Broc Lowry has thrown for 992 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 427 yards and seven scores on 83 carries this season. 

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Western Michigan has won each of its last seven games in October.
• Western Michigan has covered the spread in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Western Michigan has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Western Michigan’s last six games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of Miami (OH)’s last eight games in October have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Miami (OH) ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (9.7).
• Miami (OH) ranks T12th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (9).
• Western Michigan has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
• Western Michigan ranks T134th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (1.4).

Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 3-0 conference records, so this is a huge battle at the top of the MAC standings. Miami (OH) has won four games in a row, but they weren’t convincing against Akron or NIU. Western Michigan has also won four games in a row, including a huge win against Toledo. The Broncos have surprised us with how well they are playing, while I really haven’t been impressed with the RedHawks. I think Western Michigan is the better defensive unit and I am going to take them to win on the road. 

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