by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, December 7, 2024
Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Ohio +2.5, Miami-OH -2.5; Over/Under: 44.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Ohio +2.5, Miami-OH -2.5; Over/Under: 44.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Ohio +2.5, Miami-OH -2.5; Over/Under: 44.5 points
Season Record
Ohio Bobcats: 9-3 (7-1) (1st place, MAC)
Miami-OH RedHawks: 8-4 (7-1) (2nd place, MAC)
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Ohio Bobcats: won their last game at home against the Ball State Cardinals 42-21.
Miami-OH RedHawks: won their last game on the road against the Bowling Green Falcons 28-12.
Ohio Bobcats vs Miami-OH RedHawks Preview and Analysis
Ohio is entering this game with a 9-3 record overall and they have a 7-1 record in their conference games too. They are 6-0 in their home games, 3-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They won their last game against Ball State 42-21. Parker Navarro was the starting QB and he completed 7/11 passes for 169 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Parker Navarro led the team in rushing yards with 110 and 2 TDs. Coleman Owen led the receivers with 142 receiving yards on 5 receptions and 2 TDs. Roman Parodie led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Shay Taylor, Bradley Weaver, and Marcel Walker-Burgess each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Miami-Ohio is entering this game with an 8-4 record overall and they have a 7-1 record in their conference games too. They are 5-1 in their home games, 3-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They won their last game against Bowling Green State 28-12. Brett Gabbert was the starting QB and he completed 18/28 passes for 255 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Keyon Mozee led the team in rushing yards with 108 and 1 TD. Javon Tracy led the receivers with 91 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 1 TD. Silas Walters led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while Corey Suttle, Savio Frazier, Adam Trick, and Brian Ugwu each led the defense in sacks with 1. Ty Wise came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Ohio vs Miami-OH Prediction
The current betting odds have Miami-Ohio listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Miami-OH has looked really good in their games this season with their 8-4 record overall and their 7-1 conference record which has them right near the top of the MAC. They are coming off a win against Bowling Green in their last one and that was a game they needed to win to get to this MAC Championship. Meanwhile, Ohio has also looked really good in their games this season with their 9-3 record overall and their 7-1 conference record which has them at the top of the conference. Ohio had the best overall record in the MAC all season, but their only loss this season was against this same Miami-Ohio team. Miami-OH also has 1 loss in the conference, but their loss was against Toledo in a road game and that was also their first conference game of the season. They have rebounded nicely in the MAC with 7 wins in a row against conference opponents and they are going to bring their best effort for Ohio again since Miami-Ohio is still the defending champions of the conference. Ohio had a great season this year, but this is the 1 team they couldn't figure out this season in the conference and Miami-OH will beat them again to defend their title. The best way to place a bet here is on Miami-Ohio to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Ohio Bobcats: 0-2 ATS versus good offensive teams - averaging 5.9 yards/play or more. 3-7 1H ATS as an underdog at a neutral site. 6-2 UNDER off a home win by 17 points or more. 8-4 UNDER after a win by 17 or more points. 7-3 UNDER after scoring 37 points or more last game.
Miami-OH RedHawks: 23-16 ATS in all lined games. 8-1 ATS versus good rushing teams - averaging 4.75 rushing yards/carry or more. 8-2 ATS versus good offensive teams - averaging 5.9 yards/play or more. 25-13 UNDER in all lined games. 13-7 UNDER as a favorite. 12-5 UNDER off a win against a conference rival.
Key Injuries
Ohio Bobcats: D. Dorwart (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Crable (DE) Questionable - Undisclosed. B. Maldonado (OL) Questionable - Undisclosed. R. McDole (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. L. Shumpert (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed. M. Molnar (LB) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Mathis (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed. K. Bannister (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Wood (SAF) Questionable - Undisclosed. K. Hurst (WR) Out - Undisclosed. C. Doggette (DT) Questionable - Undisclosed.
Miami-OH RedHawks: B. Lawhorn Moore (OL) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Coleman (DB) Questionable - Undisclosed. M. Clark (DL) Out - Undisclosed. M. Yharbrough (DB) Out - Undisclosed. K. Tracy (RB) Out - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“The juice is real, and it's something you can't see, but it's there, and it's tangible. What that signifies is the energy and the passion that we have to dig deep (for) and find each game day and bring, and that's everyone on the team, that's that scout team, that’s starters, everyone needs to bring that.” - Parker Navarro on some of the team’s motivation this season.
“It was an amazing video. I didn’t think NFL head coaches would be congratulating me. Then all the players; we all know that’s how you get wins. You need good coaches too, but [you need] good players.” - Chuck Martin after becoming the winningest head coach in Miami-Ohio history.
Starting Lineups
Ohio Bobcats
WR Harris II, Rodney
WR Hendricks, Chase
WR Owen, Coleman
TE Williams, Mason
QB Navarro, Parker
RB Tyus III, Anthony
Miami-OH RedHawks
WR Tracy, Javon
WR Virgil, Reggie
WR McDonald, Cade
TE Coldiron, Jack
QB Gabbert, Brett
RB Mozee, Keyon
Statistical Leaders
Ohio Bobcats
Passing: P. Navarro (1934)
Rushing: A. Tyus (960)
Receiving: C. Owen (1032)
Touchdowns: P. Navarro (13)
Miami-OH RedHawks
Passing: B. Gabbert (2610)
Rushing: K. Mozee (1045)
Receiving: R. Virgil (787)
Touchdowns: R. Virgil (9)
Coaches:
Ohio Bobcats: Tim Albin (4th season)
Miami-OH RedHawks: Chuck Martin (11th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
