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Ohio Bobcats Poised to Upset Favored Miami Ohio RedHawks in MAC Conference Matchup at Yager Stadium

Game time: October 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Yager Stadium — Oxford, OH

Article updated Oct 17, 11:42 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming MAC conference matchup, the Miami Ohio RedHawks will take on the Ohio Bobcats at Yager Stadium. Miami Ohio, currently seventh in the conference with a 1-1

Game outlook

In this upcoming MAC conference matchup, the Miami Ohio RedHawks will take on the Ohio Bobcats at Yager Stadium. Miami Ohio, currently seventh in the conference with a 3-2 record, will face the second-place Bobcats, who are sporting a 2-0 conference record. Despite Ohio's higher standing, Miami Ohio is favored to win by 3.5 points, with the total set at 44.5 points. The opening betting line favored Miami Ohio by 4 points, but has since shifted to Miami Ohio -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bobcats +145 | RedHawks -170

Spread: Bobcats +3.5 (-110) | RedHawks -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 44 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami-OH will win straight-up is 63%.

Ohio Bobcats

The Ohio Bobcats narrowly defeated Central Michigan last week with an impressive performance from Parker Navarro on both passing and rushing. Other standout players included Duncan Brune, Anthony Tyus III, Coleman Owen, and Chase Hendricks. Navarro leads the offense with strong passing and rushing stats, while Tyus III is the top running back and Owen is the top receiver. On defense, Blake Leake leads in total tackles, while Bradley Weaver leads in sacks. DJ Walker leads in passes defended. The team has six players listed on the injury report. Ohio has a power ranking of 57, ranking 111 in offense and 63 in defense. They have a record of 4-2 this season.

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Miami-OH RedHawks Analysis

In their latest game, Miami Ohio defeated Eastern Michigan with a score of 38-14. Quarterback Brett Gabbert had an impressive performance with 222 yards and four touchdowns. Keyon Mozee and Jordan Brunson contributed on the ground, while Reggie Virgil led the receiving corps with two touchdowns. Defensively, Eli Blakey stood out with eight tackles. Looking at the season stats, Gabbert has been effective as the primary quarterback, Mozee leads in rushing yards, and Cade McDonald has the most receptions. On defense, Matthew Salopek leads in tackles, Ty Wise and Brian Ugwu in sacks, and Corbain Hondru in tackle assists. Miami Ohio has a power ranking of 66 and ranks #133 in offense and #68 in defense. The team is 2-4 overall. They have a matchup scheduled with Ohio, against whom they have gone 1-2 in their last three games. Ty Wise is the main player on the injury report for the RedHawks.

Ohio Bobcats Poised to Upset Favored Miami Ohio RedHawks in Upcoming Matchup

The upcoming matchup between the Miami Ohio RedHawks and the Ohio Bobcats will mark only the second time in eleven meetings that the RedHawks are favored. Historically, when Miami Ohio was favored by seven points in November 2021, the Ohio Bobcats emerged victorious by a margin of two points. Based on past outcomes, a similar scenario may unfold in this instance. Despite Miami Ohio narrowly defeating UMass by three points as 15.5 point favorites, their inconsistent performance raises doubts about their ability to secure a clear victory against Ohio. Moreover, the injury to Wise could have a significant impact on Miami Ohio's gameplay. In contrast, the Ohio Bobcats have demonstrated strong momentum by winning their last two games and four of their last five. With a consistent scoring record, averaging at least 21 points per game, the Bobcats present an imposing challenge for the RedHawks. Therefore, it is conceivable that the Ohio Bobcats will cover the spread, if not secure a win in this matchup.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ohio Bobcats+151 → +148Moved
  • Moneyline · Miami-OH RedHawks-182 → -170Moved
  • Spread · Ohio Bobcats+4 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Miami-OH RedHawks-4 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over43.5 (-110) → 43.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under43.5 (-110) → 43.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Ohio Bobcats
3-2 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Miami-OH RedHawks
2-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-18T03:42:47.106Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Ohio Bobcats narrowly defeated Central Michigan last week with an impressive performance from Parker Navarro on both passing and rushing. Other standout players included Duncan Brune, Anthony Tyus III, Coleman Owen, and Chase Hendricks. Navarro leads the offense with strong passing and rushing stats, while Tyus III is the top running back and Owen is the top receiver. On defense, Blake Leake leads in total tackles, while Bradley Weaver leads in sacks. DJ Walker leads in passes defended. The team has six players listed on the injury report. Ohio has a power ranking of 57, ranking 111 in offense and 63 in defense. They have a record of 4-2 this season.

In their latest game, Miami Ohio defeated Eastern Michigan with a score of 38-14. Quarterback Brett Gabbert had an impressive performance with 222 yards and four touchdowns. Keyon Mozee and Jordan Brunson contributed on the ground, while Reggie Virgil led the receiving corps with two touchdowns. Defensively, Eli Blakey stood out with eight tackles. Looking at the season stats, Gabbert has been effective as the primary quarterback, Mozee leads in rushing yards, and Cade McDonald has the most receptions. On defense, Matthew Salopek leads in tackles, Ty Wise and Brian Ugwu in sacks, and Corbain Hondru in tackle assists. Miami Ohio has a power ranking of 66 and ranks #133 in offense and #68 in defense. The team is 2-4 overall. They have a matchup scheduled with Ohio, against whom they have gone 1-2 in their last three games. Ty Wise is the main player on the injury report for the RedHawks.

The upcoming matchup between the Miami Ohio RedHawks and the Ohio Bobcats will mark only the second time in eleven meetings that the RedHawks are favored. Historically, when Miami Ohio was favored by seven points in November 2021, the Ohio Bobcats emerged victorious by a margin of two points. Based on past outcomes, a similar scenario may unfold in this instance. Despite Miami Ohio narrowly defeating UMass by three points as 15.5 point favorites, their inconsistent performance raises doubts about their ability to secure a clear victory against Ohio. Moreover, the injury to Wise could have a significant impact on Miami Ohio's gameplay. In contrast, the Ohio Bobcats have demonstrated strong momentum by winning their last two games and four of their last five. With a consistent scoring record, averaging at least 21 points per game, the Bobcats present an imposing challenge for the RedHawks. Therefore, it is conceivable that the Ohio Bobcats will cover the spread, if not secure a win in this matchup.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-10-28Miami-OH RedHawks 30 · Ohio Bobcats 16
  • 2022-11-08Ohio Bobcats 37 · Miami-OH RedHawks 21
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Ohio Bobcats 30-20

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Ohio Bobcats 30-20 on October 19, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Miami-OH RedHawks' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 13-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ohio Bobcats +3.5 (-110) spread, Miami-OH RedHawks covered, while the 50 combined points finished over the recorded total of 43.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JtmcentireSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks -4 (-110)Win
  • TgodfreyTotal · Under 44 (-110)Loss
  • MikehuffSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks -4 (-110)Win
  • TjwinsSpread · Ohio Bobcats +4 (-110)Loss
  • Josh720Spread · Ohio Bobcats +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeTotal · Over 44 (-110)Win
  • 1735203231Spread · Miami-OH RedHawks +3.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpSpread · Ohio Bobcats +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Ohio Bobcats +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 43.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Ohio Bobcats +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 43.5 (-110)
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