The Miami (OH) RedHawks are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Toledo Rockets bring an 11-game winning streak into the title game. Let’s preview this game and give out a Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Toledo Rockets MAC Championship prediction.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks have beaten Ohio, Akron, Buffalo and Ball State 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 Javon Tracy have combined for 973 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Joe Wilkins Jr. has 25 receptions. The Miami (OH) RedHawks ground game is averaging 152.8 yards per contest, and Rashad Amos leads the way with 821 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami (OH) is allowing 16.3 points and 322.3 yards per game. Matt Salopek leads the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 118 tackles, Caiden Woullard has 9.5 sacks and Michael Dowell has 2 interceptions.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Team Facts
- Miami (OH) has won 10 of its last 11 games.
- Miami (OH) has covered the spread in nine of its last 11 games.
- Miami (OH) has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Four of Miami (OH)’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
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Toledo Rockets Betting Preview
The Toledo Rockets hasn’t lost since its season opener against Illinois. Dequan Finn is completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 2,384 yards, 21 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Jerjuan Newton and Junior Vandeross III have combined for 1,075 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, while Anthony Torres has 21 receptions. The Toledo Rockets ground game is averaging 212.6 yards per contest, and Peny Boone leads the way with 1,359 yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, Toledo is allowing 20.4 points and 331.5 yards per game. Dallas Gant leads the Toledo Rockets with 96 tackles, Judge Culpepper has 8.5 sacks and Maxen Hook has 3 interceptions.
Toledo Rockets Team Facts
- Toledo has won each of its last 11 games.
- Toledo has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games played at neutral venues.
- Toledo has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Three of Toledo’s last four December games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Randy’s Pick
The Toledo Rockets are the better, more balanced team and should be favored, but there’s value to getting a hook on top of the free touchdown. The game between Miami (OH) and Toledo a little over a month ago was decided by 4 points. Miami (OH) has offensive issues, but the defense is consistent, and it’s led the way to wins in 9 of its last 10 games and covers in 8 of those games. Toledo has won 3 of the 4 meetings against Miami (OH), but it’s the RedHawks that have covered 3 of those games. I expect a low scoring game, with Miami (OH) hanging around until the very end.