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Miami (OH) Redhawks Favored to Beat Northern Illinois Huskies in MAC Clash

The Week 13 matchup between the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Miami (OH) Redhawks in Mid-American Conference action is set to take place on November 19th at 8:00 PM ET at Yager Stadium, airing on ESPN+. The Huskies are on a two-game winning streak, while the Redhawks are on a five-game winning streak. Miami-OH is the current betting favorite at -3.5, indicating a competitive game between the two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Huskies +146 | RedHawks -180
• Spread: Huskies +3.5 (-110) | RedHawks -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 43.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami-OH will win straight-up is 64%.

Northern Illinois vs Miami-OH Stats

Northern Illinois Huskies

The Northern Illinois Huskies have had a successful season so far, with a strong offense led by quarterback Ethan Hampton and a dominant rushing game. The defense has also been playing at an incredible level, allowing only 284.3 total yards per game and 18.5 points per game. However, the team is facing multiple injuries, with several key players listed as questionable or out for upcoming games. Despite this, the team has a power ranking of 47 and is ranked 88 in offense and 20 in defense, with a record of 6-4 (5-4-1 ATS) this season.

Miami-OH RedHawks Analysis

The Miami Redhawks have had a successful season with a 6-4 record, including a recent 34-7 victory over Kent State. Senior quarterback Brett Gabbert has shown solid performance with 2,148 passing yards and 18 touchdowns. The team's offense averages 365.2 yards per game, while their defense allows 320.8 yards per game. Miami's defense has been particularly strong, ranking 26th nationally. Despite some injuries, the team shows promise for future success. Miami-OH has a power ranking of 48 and ranks 102nd in offense, scoring an average of 23.22 points per game. Their defense ranks 25th, allowing an average of 20 points per game. In their last three matchups, Northern Illinois has had the upper hand over Miami-OH.

Miami Redhawks Expected to Outscore Northern Illinois Huskies in Upcoming Home Game

In recent analysis of offensive performance, the Huskies have averaged 23.4 points over the span of their last five games, in contrast to the Redhawks' higher scoring average of 35.7 points in their preceding three matches. Furthermore, there is a notable discrepancy in turnover ratios between the two teams, with Northern Illinois boasting a -4 turnover ratio compared to Miami's +4 turnover ratio. Based on these metrics, it is recommended to favor the Miami Redhawks to secure a victory by a margin exceeding a field goal in the upcoming home game.

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