The Miami (OH) RedHawks (1-4) meet a conference opponent when they visit the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-1) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Rynearson Stadium in a MAC clash.
The Eagles are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the RedHawks (with an over/under of 46.5 points).
Below you’ll find our preview for this this contest between the RedHawks and the Eagles, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!
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Miami (OH) -2.5 vs. Eastern Michigan
Miami (OH) vs. Eastern Michigan betting lines
- Spread favorite: RedHawks (-2.5)
- Moneyline: RedHawks (-139), Eagles (+115)
- Total: 46.5 points
Miami (OH) vs. Eastern Michigan betting info and stats
- Miami (OH) has won once against the spread so far this season (1-4-0). Miami (OH) is winless ATS (0-1) when favorites by at least 2.5 points. Miami (OH) won the one game it played as the moneyline favorite this season. Eastern Michigan is 5-0-0 against the spread this season. In the two games Eastern Michigan has been an underdog by at least 2.5 points this season, it has covered the spread both times. Eastern Michigan’s record in games it’ve played as an underdog this year is 2-1.
Miami (OH) vs. Eastern Michigan recent stats and trends
Miami (OH) RedHawks
- Miami (OH) is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall during its past three contests.
- The final combined score of the past three Miami (OH) games went over the set total once.
- The past three Miami (OH) games averaged 2.5 fewer points (44) than this matchup’s point total.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Eastern Michigan is a perfect 3-0 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those contests.
- In two of those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
- The past three Eastern Michigan games averaged two more points (48.5) than this matchup’s over/under.
Miami (OH) vs. Eastern Michigan key players
Miami (OH) RedHawks
- Brett Gabbert has thrown for 1,162 yards (232.4 ypg) to lead Miami (OH), completing 55.1% of his passes and collecting five touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Keyon Mozee, has carried the ball 39 times for 214 yards (42.8 per game), scoring one time.
- Jordan Brunson has piled up 84 yards on 23 carries.
- Cade McDonald’s 382 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 47 times and has collected 29 catches and one touchdown.
- Javon Tracy has caught 21 passes while averaging 49.6 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Reginald Virgil has compiled 12 receptions for 207 yards, an average of 41.4 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Adam Trick has 1.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has one TFL and 15 tackles.
- Miami (OH)’s tackle leader, Matthew Salopek, has 40 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Corban Hondru has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 15 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Cole Snyder has racked up 957 yards (191.4 yards per game) while completing 64.8% of his passes and recording four touchdown passes this season. He’s also run for 109 yards with two touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Delbert Mimms III, has carried the ball 69 times for 314 yards (62.8 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Elijah Jackson-Anderson has collected 146 yards (on 45 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Oran Singleton paces his squad with 311 receiving yards on 31 catches with two touchdowns.
- Terry Lockett Jr. has put up a 230-yard season so far. He’s caught 22 passes on 30 targets.
- Markus Allen’s 16 targets have resulted in 12 receptions for 158 yards.
- Justin Jefferson leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and seven tackles.
- James Djonkam, Eastern Michigan’s leading tackler, has 13 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
- Ali Abdul-Barr leads the team with one interception, while also recording one pass defended.
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