The Miami (OH) RedHawks (2-4) play a conference opponent when they host the Ohio Bobcats (4-2) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Fred C. Yager Stadium in a MAC battle.

The RedHawks are the favorites (-3.5) in their game versus the Bobcats, with the over/under being 43.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the RedHawks are -174 and the Bobcats are +143.)

Below you can find our betting preview for this this contest between the RedHawks and the Bobcats, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Miami (OH) vs. Ohio betting lines

• Spread favorite: RedHawks (-3.5)
• Moneyline: RedHawks (-174), Bobcats (+143)
• Total: 43.5 points

Miami (OH) vs. Ohio betting info and stats

Miami (OH), in six games with a spread this season, has gone 2-4-0 against the spread. Miami (OH) is winless ATS (0-1) when favorites by at least 3.5 points. Miami (OH) has won both games as the moneyline favorite this season. Ohio is 3-3-0 against the spread through six opportunities this season. In the two games Ohio has been an underdog by at least 3.5 points, it covered the spread once. This will be the fourth time this year Ohio is an underdog on the moneyline and has gone 1-2 in such contests.

Miami (OH) vs. Ohio recent stats and trends

Miami (OH) RedHawks

• Miami (OH) has covered the spread once in its past three matchups while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the last three Miami (OH) games has exceeded the set total two times.
• The past three Miami (OH) games averaged 1.5 more points (45) than this matchup’s over/under.

Ohio Bobcats

• Ohio is 1-2 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• Ohio’s past three games have ended with an average of 46.2 points scored. That’s 2.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Miami (OH) vs. Ohio key players

Miami (OH) RedHawks

• Brett Gabbert has recorded 1,384 yards (230.7 ypg) on 108-of-191 passing with nine touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
• Keyon Mozee has racked up 314 yards on 55 carries while finding paydirt one time.
• Jordan Brunson has been handed the ball 29 times this year and racked up 149 yards (24.8 per game) with one touchdown.
• Cade McDonald’s leads his squad with 382 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 30 catches (out of 48 targets) and scored one touchdown.
• Reginald Virgil has reeled in 15 passes while averaging 53.3 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
• Javon Tracy has a total of 287 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 23 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Ty Wise has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and 19 tackles.
• Matthew Salopek, Miami (OH)’s leading tackler, has 42 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
• Corban Hondru leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 15 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.

Ohio Bobcats

• Parker Navarro has thrown for 898 yards (149.7 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 66.4% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 389 yards (64.8 ypg) on 58 carries with four touchdowns.
• Anthony Tyus III has rushed 104 times for 595 yards, with four touchdowns.
• Coleman Owen has registered 36 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 514 (85.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 49 times and has three touchdowns.
• Chase Hendricks has caught 13 passes and compiled 210 receiving yards (35 per game) with one touchdown.
• Mason Williams’ 10 targets have resulted in eight receptions for 89 yards.
• Bradley Weaver has racked up 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up five TFL and 14 tackles.
• Blake Leake, Ohio’s tackle leader, has 22 tackles and one TFL this year.
• Austin Brawley has a team-high one interception to go along with 15 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.