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Toledo at Miami (Ohio) odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toledo at Miami (Ohio) odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toledo Rockets (6-1, 3-0 MAC) and the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (6-1, 3-0) meet Saturday at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Toledo vs. Miami (Ohio) odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Rockets and Redhawks square off in a potential MAC Championship Game preview. Miami leads the all-time series 28-22-1, with Toledo taking the most recent meeting — in 2011. That’s right, these conference and in-state rivals, through a scheduling quirk, haven’t met in over a decade.

Toledo coach Jason Candle is in his 8th year, and Miami’s Chuck Martin is in his 10th year, so this will be the first game for each in the series.

The Rockets scratched out a 13-6 win at Ball State last Saturday in a game played in ugly weather. Still, Toledo has failed to cover the past 5 games, while the Under (48.5) result saw its 3-0 Over run halted.

The Redhawks have ripped off 6 straight wins since losing at the Miami Hurricanes, scoring 27 or more points in 5 of those outings. Miami has also covered all 6 games since the opening loss and non-cover.

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Toledo at Miami (Ohio) odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Toledo -134 (bet $134 to win $100) | Miami (Ohio) +112 (bet $100 to win $112)
Against the spread (ATS): Toledo -2.5 (-108) | Miami (Ohio) +2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Toledo at Miami (Ohio) picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami (Ohio) 27, Toledo 23

Moneyline

MIAMI (OHIO) (+112) is a great play as short ‘dogs at home.

The Redhawks has played at home just twice so far, winning both outings, including a 27-0 victory against Bowling Green in their only MAC home game so far.

If there were in the Glass Bowl, I’d side with Toledo (-134), but it’s all about the Redhawks because they’re at home.

Against the spread

MIAMI (OHIO) +2.5 (-112) isn’t as appealing as playing it straight up, unless you strongly believe Toledo -2.5 (-108) is going to win by just a single point or 2 points.

Again, Toledo is 0-5 ATS in the past 5 games overall, while Miami is 6-0 ATS in the past 6 games.

Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) is worth a look, but go lightly.

The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for Toledo, with the Rockets going for 35 or more points in those Over games. Last week, again, weather hampered both teams significantly, or the Rockets probably would have been a lot more prolific.

Miami cashed the Over last time out, and it has scored 23 or more points in all 6 games during the win streak. The Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings, too. This won’t be a track meet, but it won’t be a defensive slog, either.

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MAC Tournament: Miami (Ohio) vs. Toledo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Miami vs. Toledo odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 8th-seeded Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (12-19) meet the No. 1 Toledo Rockets (26-6) Thursday in a Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinal. Tip-off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland is 11 a.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Toledo odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Miami went 6-12 in MAC play, but since losing to Toledo 89-71 as 16.5-point underdogs on Feb. 14, the Redhawks have gone 4-1. Over that stretch, Miami has displayed improved defense after struggling at that end of the floor much of the season.

Toledo, which also won at Miami 81-78 on Jan. 31 but failed to cover the 10.5-spread, went 16-2 in conference play. The Rockets have not lost since Jan. 10, going 15-0 since that date. Toledo is a tremendous 3-point shooting team; its 40.2% accuracy mark ranks 2nd in the nation.

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Miami vs. Toledo odds

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Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Miami +13.5 (-115) | Toledo -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Miami vs. Toledo picks and predictions

Prediction

Toledo 87, Miami 71

Moneyline

Not available.

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Against the spread

Toledo is 5-1 ATS against Miami since 2021. The RedHawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 neutral-site games.

The spread here is lofty. Miami played Toledo tight losing only by 3 on Jan. 31 as the Redhawks hit 10 triples in that game while Toledo managed just 10 free-throw attempts.

Look for advantages in most areas of the game swaying to the Rockets. And because of that game, Toledo won’t overlook Miami.

Consider a partial-unit play on the ROCKETS -13.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Over is 4-2 in the last 6 series meetings, but this game looks to be fairly numbered. The Rockets and Redhawks play at a mid-pace. Look for a lot of 3s to crank the total into the 155-to-160 range.

PASS.

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Bowling Green at Miami (Ohio) odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Bowling Green at Miami odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Bowling Green Falcons (10-17, 4-10 MAC) and Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (9-18, 3-11) Tuesday in Oxford. Tip at Millett Hall is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bowling Green vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Bowling Green is looking to snap a 7-game losing skid. The Falcons have not won since Jan. 24 and BGSU also won the game before that — against these Miami RedHawks. Bowling Green shot 56.3% from the floor and beat MU 83-73.

Miami is coming off a 66-65 overtime win at Northern Illinois Saturday. After registering its own 7-game skid from Jan. 14-Feb. 4, MU has gone 2-2 over its last 4 games.

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Bowling Green at Miami odds

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Moneyline: Bowling Green +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Miami -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bowling Green +1.5 (-110) | Miami -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bowling Green at Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 79, Bowling Green 77

Moneyline

These Buckeye State foes have alternated wins over their last 4 meetings. Tuesday’s renewal figures as a close game and likely a high-scoring one.

PASS.

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Against the spread

Comps for both sides point to a dual fade — a.k.a. a PASS — in this contest.

Over/Under

The Over hit in the Jan. 21 meeting and is 5-0 the last 5 meetings and 8-2 across the last 10. Bowling Green logged an against-the-spread win Saturday and the Over is 6-1 in the Falcons’ last 7 games following an ATS victory.

Expect an above-average tempo to the game with some BGSU 2nd-chance spiral, a decent number of 3s from MU and a lot of trips to the foul line.

TAKE THE OVER 153.5 (-110).

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Miami (Ohio) at Toledo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Miami at Toledo odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (8-17, 2-10 MAC) visit the Toledo Rockets (19-6, 10-2) Tuesday. The Mid-American Conference tilt at Savage Arena will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Toledo odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Miami has not won on the road since Dec. 17 and has not defeated the Rockets since 2011, suffering 18 consecutive defeats in the series. MU enters off a 66-60 home loss to Central Michigan Saturday, despite being a 7-point favorite, and is 1-8 across its last 9 games.

The Rockets failed to cover as 7-point favorites in an 81-78 win at Miami Jan. 31 in the first meeting this season. The MAC co-leaders are seeking their 10th straight outright victory Tuesday. Toledo plays an up-tempo brand of ball and is leading the conference in scoring at 84.6 points per game.

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Miami at Toledo odds

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Moneyline: Miami +725 (bet $100 to win $725) | Toledo -1500 (bet $1,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami +15.5 (-105) | Toledo -15.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami at Toledo picks and predictions

Prediction

Toledo 90, Miami 71

Moneyline

PASS.

Toledo (-1500) should comfortably emerge with the victory here, but you can’t risk 15 times your potential return on a straight-up wager. This is even too steep to add to a parlay.

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Against the spread

Toledo has been on-again-off-again in covering spreads in this range, and that’s been part of the Rockets going 5-0 after their last 5 ATS losses. UT is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games.

The Rockets have shot 41.7% from distance at home, and they are up against a porous perimeter defense in that of the Miami RedHawks. Look for UT’s efficient offense to roll up a tidy with by 15-20 points, maybe more.

Miami has recently played Toledo and Akron tough, so it should have the Rockets’ attention. A 20-point walk-over is no sure thing, but TOLEDO -15.5 (-115) is worth a partial-unit play.

Over/Under

Up-tempo Toledo and mid-pace Miami figure to reach a total of around 155-157. PASS on the current total, but perhaps circle back later in the day: a 153.5 would be vulnerable on the high side.

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Miami (Ohio) at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami (Ohio) at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (7-15, 1-8 MAC) and Ohio Bobcats (11-11, 3-6) engage in a Saturday afternoon rivalry tussle in Athens. The Mid-American Conference contest at the Convocation Center will tip off at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Since Jan. 19, Miami is 0-6 straight up and 2-4 against the spread. Despite playing at an average pace, MU’s defense has been touched up for 75.2 points per game, which ranks 325th in the nation. The Redhawks have allowed a 48.8% mark from the field in their losing streak.

The Bobcats have lost 2 in a row (SU and ATS), but return home, where they are 9-1 this season. Ohio has been much better defensively and behind the 3-point line on its home floor. OU coughed up 173 points over its last 2 games; the Bobcats have allowed more than 71 points in just 1 home game this season.

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Miami (Ohio) at Ohio odds

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Moneyline: Miami +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Ohio -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami +9.5 (-115) | Ohio -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami (Ohio) at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 81, Miami (Ohio) 75

Moneyline

PASS: lots of juice in the way here.

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Against the spread

Ohio is the lean but only a value one at a price closer to -6.5 or -7. Recent defensive efforts have been dodgy enough, and Miami could triple its way into a backdoor cover if the Bobcats do get to a 10-point edge.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over has hit the last 2 MU-OU meetings. The Over is 8-2 in the Redhawks last 10 road games against teams with a winning home mark. And its 8-0 after the last 8 SU Ohio losses.

Miami will likely be behind and firing 3s and is a frequent-shooting-from-the-perimeter team to begin with. Three-point defense is not an OU strength. Mix in some significant edge for the Bobcats in getting 2nd-chance and turnover-transition looks, and the OVER 151.5 (-110) is worth a play.

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Toledo at Miami (Ohio) odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toledo at Miami odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toledo Rockets (15-6, 6-2 MAC) and Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (7-14, 1-7) meet Tuesday in Oxford. The contest at Millett Hall will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Toledo vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Up-tempo Toledo leads the MAC in scoring at 85.5 points per game. The aptly-named Rockets have scored 90 or more points 4 times in the last 9 games. They enter Tuesday on a 5-game win streak.

Miami plays a mid-pace game but has been woefully inefficient on defense. MU is 0-5 straight up and 1-4 against the spread since Jan. 14. During that stretch, the RedHawks have a -4.0 average rebound margin while allowing a 48.2% mark from the floor.

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Toledo at Miami odds

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Moneyline: Toledo -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Miami +380 (bet $100 to win $380)
Against the spread (ATS): Toledo -10.5 (+100) | Miami +10.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Toledo at Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Toledo 88, Miami 71

Moneyline

Toledo (-550) should emerge with a victory, but you shouldn’t wager 5 1/2 times your potential return as a straight bet or as part of a parlay. The Rockets should win by margin, so look to the spread instead.

AVOID.

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Against the spread

Miami is 3-7 ATS at home and 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games vs. teams playing .600 basketball or better. The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. teams with a losing home record and have won 4 straight ATS in this series.

Toledo should be able to leverage mid-range jumpers and an advantage on the glass to a large degree. Miami also coughs up a lot of looks at the free-throw line.

In a game that figures to get out on the loose, it’s not easy to see MU holding the differential under 11 points. BACK THE ROCKETS -10.5 (+100).

Over/Under

Tag this one with a slight lean on the Over, but it’s only an actionable lean on a lower total. AVOID.

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Miami (Ohio) at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Miami (Ohio) at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (7-12, 1-5 MAC) and Akron Zips (13-6, 5-1) cross swords in a Tuesday night Mid-American Conference battle. Tip time at James A. Rhodes Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami (Ohio) vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Miami has lost 3 in a row straight up and against the spread. The Redhawks have coughed up a 54.4% mark from the floor over their last 2 games. Their 75.1 points-per-game-allowed would be the program’s worst season average since 1990-91.

Meanwhile, Akron’s defense has been terrific. At 62.0 PPG allowed, the Zips rank 1st in the MAC. UA is 6-1 over its last 7 games. At home the Zips are 9-0 this season.

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Miami (Ohio) at Akron odds

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Moneyline: Miami (Ohio) +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Akron -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami (Ohio) +14.5 (-115) | Akron -14.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami (Ohio) at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 74, Miami 62

Moneyline

Too much juice here at 11-to-1 odds.

PASS.

Against the spread

Over the last 7 series meetings, Akron is 6-1 ATS.

But there is a slight Under pull in these numbers, and the Zips would need to be in the area of -11 for UA to have enough value.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 series games. The Under is 4-0 in Miami’s last 4 games against teams playing .600 basketball. The Under is 4-0 in the Zips’ last 4 games against teams with losing records.

Miami displayed some better-than-expected defense over the front half of this month.

BACK THE UNDER 139.5 (-110).

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Buffalo at Miami (Ohio) odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Buffalo at Miami odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Bulls (8-7, 2-0 MAC) visit the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (6-9, 0-2) for a Mid-American Conference tussle in Oxford, Ohio. The opening tip at Millett Hall will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Buffalo vs. Miami (Ohio) odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Buffalo enters having won back-to-back games straight up and against the spread. The Bulls are 3-1 since Dec. 21 and are a balanced, up-tempo group that has come along defensively of late. UB has held foes under 40% from the floor 3 times in that 4 game span.

Miami went 4-2 from Nov. 26-Dec. 17, but the Redhawks are just 1-3 since. MU has experienced shooting woes and trouble with turnovers in recent losses. Across their last 2 games — both losses — the Redhawks shot just 38.1% while committing 16.5 turnovers per game.

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Buffalo at Miami (Ohio) odds

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Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Buffalo -3.5 (-110) | Miami +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Buffalo at Miami (Ohio) picks and predictions

Prediction

Buffalo 78, Miami 73

Moneyline

The moneyline was OTB at the time of publishing.

Against the spread

The Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall, and they are the slight lean Tuesday. Buffalo has played a much tougher schedule so far, it is a young team that has been rebounding the ball better and it’s hitting more triples of late.

Miami is coming off an impressive performance against Kent State (69-66 loss as an 11-point underdog Saturday), but that performance sticks out as an aberration. MU looks like a young team struggling on defense.

BET BUFFALO -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Miami is 4-3 O/U at home. The Under is 4-0 in the Bulls’ last 4 road games against teams with losing home records.

The pace numbers for both teams have been on the decline of late.

BACK THE UNDER 155.5 (-105).

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Miami (OH) at Central Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Miami (Ohio) at Central Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (6-7) and Central Michigan Chippewas (5-8) battle Tuesday in Mount Pleasant. The opening tip at McGuirk Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Central Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

This contest marks the MAC opener for both teams.

Miami clocked a 90-51 victory over NAIA St. Mary of the Woods Friday. The Redhawks take to the road looking to earn back-to-back wins for the 1st time since Nov. 26 and 29. A youthful MU squad has averaged 80.4 points per game over its last 5 outings and for the season ranks 4th in the Mid-American Conference at 76.5 PPG.

The Chippewas upset Michigan 63-61 Thursday, pulling off a stunning upset as 21.5-point underdogs. The victory snapped a 4-game losing skid. Up-tempo Central Michigan held UM to a 35.1% mark from the floor after allowing a 49.3% mark during the losing skid.

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Miami at Central Michigan odds

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Moneyline: Miami +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Central Michigan -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami +1.5 (-105) | Central Michigan -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Miami at Central Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Central Michigan 74, Miami 71

Moneyline

Miami has not played a tough slate of offensive foes, and its defensive metrics are really shaky. MU depends a lot on 3-pointers, but Central Michigan defends the perimeter well enough and figures to have an edge in rebounding the basketball.

Will the Chippewas experience a hangover after the big win over Michigan? Maybe. However, the defensive edge is substantial enough to make the Chips a slight value.

BACK CENTRAL MICHIGAN (-140).

Against the spread

AVOID: Miami’s 3-point shooting could well chip away late at a 2- or 3-possession CMU lead.

Over/Under

Figure an above-average pace and some defensive inadequacies. But tempos have been slowing down for both, and a conference tilt may keep this in the mid-140s. PASS.

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Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-1) play the Miami Redhawks (1-1) Saturday with kickoff from Paycor Stadium (home of the Cincinnati Bengals) set for noon ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Technically a neutral-field environment, the 2 programs will continue the oldest-running non-conference rivalry, with the Victory Bell at stake in the 126th meeting. The series record is 59-59-7.

Cincinnati has won every battle since 2006 and are huge favorites in this game. The Bearcats beat Kennesaw State 63-10 last weekend after kicking off the season with a 31-24 loss to Arkansas, a program now sitting 10th in the nation.

QBs Ben Bryant and Evan Prater have combined to replace what Desmond Ridder (now with the Atlanta Falcons) gave the Bearcats attack. It’s been a tougher-than-expected transition, but Cincinnati does have a legit defense and returned many of its offensive linemen.

Miami, on the other hand, lost to Kentucky 37-13 in a game they made difficult for the Wildcats to pull away. The Redhawks then beat Robert Morris 31-14 behind QB Aveon Smith‘s 3 TDs.

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Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati odds

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Money line (ML): Miami (Ohio) +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Cincinnati -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami (Ohio) +22.5 (-108) | Cincinnati -22.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 41, Miami (Ohio) 17

Money line

PASS.

Cincinnati has dominated this rivalry and will continue to. Its linebackers and the whole defense looked quick and the offensive line has held up. This should be a solid win, but it’s not worth the price.

Against the spread

LEAN CINCINNATI -22.5 (-108).

Cincinnati dropped out of the top 25 following a loss to Arkansas, but that was a game that showed resilience and was a positive for the season’s outlook, especially having to incorporate many new faces.

The Bearcats then destroyed Kennesaw State as expected. They should have their way with the Redhawks here. They won last season 49-14 and the 2019 matchup 35-13. Also, Miami hasn’t shown much this season.

It postponed getting destroyed by Kentucky, but did lose the second half 24-3. The Redhawks haven’t thrown for more than 200 yards in a game and will have a tough time running all over the Bearcats as they did Robert Morris.

Considering this is a rivalry, the Bearcats should keep the gas on the entire game.

Over/Under

BET OVER 50.5 (-112).

The Redhawks might not have a great offense, but they did put up 13 on a Kentucky team that ranks in the top 10 and also drop 31 on a Sun Belt side. They should get on the board enough to help the total here.

Betting the Over is virtually a bet on the Bearcats.

Having dropped 63 in their last game behind Bryant, who had an 85% completion rate and 3 touchdowns, backing the Bearcats seems preferred here. The Bearcats also ran for 200 yards.

Cincinnati can do both, and the Redhawks’ defense, which allowed 37 to Kentucky, may struggle to stop the Bearcats.

In the rivalry game, 1 that has generally seen Cincinnati put up big points in recent history, back the OVER 50.5 (-112).

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