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The Ohio Bobcats (6-3) face a MAC matchup versus the Miami (OH) RedHawks (4-5).
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Ohio as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Ohio has -138 odds to pick up the win, while Miami (OH) is listed at +113 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 53 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Live?
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Oxford, Ohio
- Stadium: Fred C. Yager Stadium
Betting Preview
Ohio
Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks fifth-worst in the FBS (481.9 yards allowed per game), Ohio has played better on offense, ranking 38th in the FBS offensively putting up 431.8 yards per game. Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 15th-worst in the FBS (33.2 points allowed per game), Ohio has put up better results on offense, ranking 34th in the FBS by putting up 33.4 points per game. While Ohio ranks worst in the FBS in passing defense with 324.2 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story offensively, as the offensive unit ranks 12th-best in the FBS (309.4 passing yards per game). Ohio is averaging 122.3 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 104th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 84th, surrendering 157.7 rushing yards per contest. Ohio is averaging a 37.8% third-down conversion rate offensively this year (82nd in the FBS), and is surrendering a 41.0% third-down conversion rate (85th) on defense. Ohio owns the 16th-best turnover margin in college football at +7, forcing 17 turnovers (18th in the FBS) while turning it over 10 times (30th in the FBS).
Miami (OH)
Miami (OH) has not been getting things done on offense, ranking eighth-worst with 299.4 total yards per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, allowing 345.9 total yards per contest (33rd-ranked). Miami (OH)’s offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 19.4 points per game, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 32nd with 21.4 points ceded per contest. Miami (OH)’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting 149.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 88th with 239.8 passing yards surrendered per contest. Miami (OH) has been dominant on run defense, surrendering just 106.1 rushing yards per contest (14th-best). On offense, it ranks 65th in the FBS by racking up 150.1 rushing yards per game. Miami (OH)’s third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting a 28.8% third-down percentage, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 73rd with a 39.3% third-down rate ceded. Miami (OH) sports a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 16th-best at +7.
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Betting Analysis
Ohio Betting Insights
Ohio has gone 6-3-0 against the spread this season. Ohio has 1-1 ATS when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites. This season, Ohio games have hit the over six times. The Bobcats have been the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games. The Bobcats have played as a moneyline favorite of -138 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.
RedHawks Betting Insights
Miami (OH) has covered the spread four times over nine games with a set total. In games this season when an underdog by 2.5 points or more, Miami (OH) has gone 3-2 against the spread. Miami (OH) games have gone over the total once this year. The RedHawks have been underdogs in five games this season and won two (40%) of those contests. The RedHawks are 1-1 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +113 or more on the moneyline.
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Against The Spread & Betting Records
Ohio
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 59.8 | 61.8 | 57.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.6 | 34.8 | 36.5 |
| ATS Record | 6-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 4-3 | 3-0 | 1-3 |
RedHawks
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 50.7 | 51.1 | 50.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 31.6 | 34.3 | 29.4 |
| ATS Record | 4-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 1-8-0 | 1-3-0 | 0-5-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
Ohio
- Keye Thompson has suited up for nine games, registering 0.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL, 68 tackles, and one interception for the Bobcats.
- With 44 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in nine games, Bryce Houston has been an important piece of the Bobcats’ defensive unit in 2022.
- With 32 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks in nine games, Jack McCrory has been an important part of the Bobcats’ defensive unit in 2022.
- The Bobcats’ defense has been aided by the contributions of Zack Sanders, who has played nine games, registering 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL, 35 tackles, and two interceptions.
RedHawks
- In nine games for the RedHawks, Matthew Salopek has collected 3.0 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 57 tackles.
- On defense, Michael Dowell has helped lead the way with 43 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in nine games.
- In nine games for the RedHawks, Ryan McWood has delivered 48 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
- The RedHawks’ Yahsyn McKee has compiled 23 tackles and two interceptions in nine games.
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Predictions and Pick
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bobcats (-2.5)
Pick OU:
Under (53)
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Our prediction to win this game is Ohio, and we project that Ohio will cover the spread (Ohio -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 53 points.