The Western Michigan Broncos (8-4) and Miami (OH) RedHawks (7-5) will battle in the MAC Championship Game on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

The RedHawks are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), against the Broncos (with an over/under of 43.5 points).

Below you can find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Broncos and the RedHawks, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) betting lines

• Spread favorite: Broncos (-1.5)
• Moneyline: Broncos (-125), RedHawks (+105)
• Total: 43.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) betting info and stats

Western Michigan, in 12 games with a spread this season, is 9-3-0 against the spread. Western Michigan has an ATS record of 6-1 this season when the favorite by 1.5 points or more. Western Michigan has been moneyline favorites seven times this season, and sports a 7-0 record in those games. Miami (OH) is 8-4-0 against the spread so far this season. In the five games Miami (OH) has been the underdog by at least 1.5 points, it covered the spread once. Miami (OH) has played a game as an underdog on the moneyline five times so far this season, losing every game.

Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) recent stats and trends

Western Michigan Broncos

• Western Michigan has covered the spread in its past three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Western Michigan games has surpassed the set total twice.
• The last three Western Michigan games averaged 44.7 total points, 1.2 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Miami (OH) RedHawks

• Miami (OH) is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Miami (OH) games has gone over the set total two times.
• The past three Miami (OH) games averaged 2.3 fewer points (41.2) than this matchup’s over/under.

Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) key players

Western Michigan Broncos

• Broc Lowry has thrown for 1,572 yards, completing 63.5% of his passes and collecting seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 875 yards (72.9 ypg) on 174 carries with 14 rushing touchdowns.
• This season, Jalen Buckley has carried the ball 152 times for 636 yards (57.8 per game) and six touchdowns.
• Tailique Williams has hauled in 35 catches for 478 yards (39.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
• Baylin Brooks has caught 23 passes for 324 yards (27.0 yards per game) this year.
• Aveion Chenault has a total of 251 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 20 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Nadame Tucker paces the team with 12.0 sacks, and also has 11.0 TFL and 45 tackles.
• James Camden, Western Michigan’s top tackler, has 62 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three sacks this year.
• Joey Pope leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 33 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.

Miami (OH) RedHawks

• DeQuan Finn has thrown for 1,451 yards on 106-of-180 passing with nine touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 395 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Jordan Brunson, has carried the ball 141 times for 665 yards (66.5 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Kamryn Perry has racked up 865 receiving yards on 35 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
• Cole Weaver has 40 receptions (on 63 targets) for a total of 534 yards (44.5 yards per game) this year.
• Keith Reynolds has racked up 339 reciving yards (30.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Adam Trick leads the team with 8.0 sacks, and also has 8.0 TFL, 46 tackles, and one interception.
• Eli Blakey is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 62 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions.
• Eli Coppess has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with eight tackles and three passes defended.