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The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (6-2, 3-1 MAC) visit the Ohio Bobcats (6-2, 3-1) on Saturday. Kick from Peden Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Miami of Ohio fell 21-17 at home against Toledo last week, failing to cover as a 2-point underdog. QB Brett Gabbert threw for 179 yards and an interception in a 14-of-29 performance. RB Rashad Amos (10 carries for 55 yards) and RB Kenny Tracy (5 for 16) each had a rushing touchdown.
The Bobcats took down Western Michigan 20-17 last week while failing to cover as 16.5-point home favorites. QB Kurtis Rourke went 24 of 39 for 275 yards and a TD in the win, with top target WR Sam Wiglusz hauling in 10 receptions for 155 yards and a TD. RB Sieh Bangura carried the ball 15 times for 86 yards and a TD.
Ohio has won the previous 2 Battle of the Bricks matchups, most recently winning 37-21 to cover as a 2-point road favorite in 2022.
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Miami (Ohio) at Ohio odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Miami (Ohio) +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Ohio -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Miami (Ohio) +7.5 (-110) | Ohio -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Miami (Ohio) at Ohio picks and predictions
Prediction
Ohio 31, Miami of Ohio 27
Moneyline
PASS.
Ohio has the advantage when it plays in front of its home crowd with a 4-0 record this season. Outside of a 23-13 loss on the road against Northern Illinois 2 weeks ago, the Bobcats have looked like the superior team in each of their past 7 games, going 6-1 in that span. At -275 odds though, there is not much profit to be made on a Bobcats’ victory.
Against the spread
LEAN MIAMI (OHIO) +7.5 (-110).
Three of the last 4 matchups between these schools have resulted in a single-score result as well as the underdog covering. Ohio has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 2 games, while Miami of Ohio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7. The Bobcats should be expected to win on Saturday, but expect a close game in this rivalry between the top 2 teams in the MAC East.
Over/Under
BET OVER 38.5 (-115).
As it stands, this total would be the lowest for either school this season. The Over hit in the 2 most recent matchups between the RedHawks and Bobcats, while the last time these teams combined for fewer than 40 points was in 2016 when the Bobcats beat the RedHawks 17-7. In the past 10 matchups dating back to 2012, Under 38.5 would only hold a 2-8 record; in that span, the lowest point total was set at 50 points (2013, 2016).
When these programs come together, expect a lot of points.
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