The Ohio Bobcats will look to dampen the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks’ Mid-American East Division title hopes when they meet in a MACtion battle on Tuesday night. The Bobcats (1-7, 1-3 MAC), who have lost three in a row, are coming off their bye week. The RedHawks (4-4, 3-1), also coming off a bye, have won two in a row and three of four. It will be the 97th edition of the “Battle of the Bricks.” Miami (Ohio) is tied with Kent State in first place in the MAC East, while Ohio is tied with Akron for fourth in the division.
Kickoff from Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Miami (Ohio) leads the all-time series 54-40-2. The RedHawks are seven-point favorites in the latest Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is set at 52. Before making any Ohio vs. Miami (Ohio) picks, make sure you check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,700 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also enters Week 10 of the 2021 season on a 28-15 run on all top-rated college football side picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Ohio vs. Miami and just locked in its MACtion picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see all of the model’s CFB picks. Now, here are several college football odds and trends for Miami vs. Ohio:
- Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio spread: Miami -7
- Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio over-under: 52 points
- Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio money line: Miami -290, Ohio +235
- MOH: The RedHawks are 7-1 against the spread in their last eight road games against a team with a losing home record
- OH: The Bobcats are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog
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Why Miami (Ohio) can cover
The RedHawks have had a lot of success in the MAC and ranks first in the league in wins (704), conference wins (301), league titles (16) and bowl wins (7). They captured the last MAC Championship in 2019 with a 26-21 win over Central Michigan. In a coronavirus-shortened season in 2020, Miami (Ohio) was 2-1. Under coach Chuck Martin, the RedHawks are 28-10 in their last 38 games against schools from the MAC, the best record in the conference during that span.
Sophomore quarterback Brett Gabbert has returned from injury and will lead Miami (Ohio) against Ohio. For the season, he has completed 67 of 114 passes (58.8 percent) for 943 yards and nine touchdowns. He has been intercepted twice and has a rating of 150.8. In the RedHawks’ 24-17 win at Ball State on Oct. 23, Gabbert completed a season-best 20 of 24 passes (83.3 percent) for 207 yards and two touchdowns. It was the fourth time in five games that he threw for two TD passes.
Why Ohio can cover
Despite that, the RedHawks are not a lock to cover the Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio spread. That’s because the Bobcats have had a lot of success against the RedHawks, winning 11 of the past 14 meetings dating back to 2006. Redshirt senior quarterback Armani Rogers, who began his career at UNLV, has been important part of the offense. He earned his first start of the season Oct. 9 against Central Michigan and he made the most of it. He was 13-for-18 for 190 yards and also carried 15 times for 37 yards and a score. For the season, Rogers has rushed 70 times for 459 yards (6.6 average) and six touchdowns.
Also helping power the offense is senior running back De’Montre Tuggle. He leads the Bobcats in rushing with 553 yards on 91 attempts (6.1 average) and five touchdowns. His best game was at Akron on Oct. 2. In that game, he carried 17 times for 201 yards (11.8 average) and one touchdown. He had 13 carries for 59 yards (4.5 average) and a score against Kent State in Ohio’s last game on Oct. 23.
How to make Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the point total, projecting 53 combined points. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that cashes in over 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Ohio vs. Miami? And which side of the spread cashes in over 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that finished the past five-plus years up nearly $3,700 on its FBS college football picks, and find out.
