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Miami (OH) RedHawks Favored to Win Home Opener Against Cincinnati Bearcats in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The Cincinnati Bearcats will be facing off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks at Yager Stadium in a highly anticipated game. Cincinnati holds a record of 1-1 and is currently ranked fifth in the Big 12, while Miami (OH) sits at 0-1 and is 11th in the Mid-American Conference. Last season, the RedHawks emerged victorious against the Bearcats with a final score of 31-24. The game is set to kick off at noon EST, with Cincinnati being the betting favorite with an opening line of -2.5 and the current line at Cincinnati -3.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bearcats -165 | RedHawks +145
• Spread: Bearcats -3.5 (-110) | RedHawks +3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 46 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 62%.

Cincinnati vs Miami-OH Stats

Cincinnati Bearcats

The Cincinnati Bearcats are preparing for their upcoming game against Miami (OH) after a close loss to the Pitt Panthers. Despite struggles in defending against the passing game, the Bearcats have shown strength on offense. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby had a strong performance last week, but the team may be without Safety Josh Minkins who suffered a foot injury. Cincinnati will have to tighten up their defense as they face Miami (OH), who ranks 53rd in passing yards. The Bearcats currently have a power ranking of 120, are ranked 54 in offense, and 78 in defense. They are 1-1 this season and 0-2 against the spread.

Miami-OH RedHawks Analysis

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are returning home this week after a loss to the Northwestern Wildcats, with a final score of 13-6. They will be facing the Cincinnati Bearcats, who are also coming off a close loss. The RedHawks had a strong defensive showing last week, allowing only 178 passing yards and 150 rushing yards. They placed 49th in passing yards allowed and 75th in rushing yards allowed after one game this season. Last season, they ranked 39th in rushing yards allowed and 24th in passing yards allowed. The RedHawks had a premier defense last season, allowing an average of 15.6 points per game, placing them fifth overall. Standout players for Miami (OH) last week included Matt Salopek with a team-high 10 tackles and Eli Blakey with nine tackles. Quarterback Brett Gabbert threw 22 completions on 37 passes for 227 yards with two interceptions against Northwestern. Miami-OH RedHawks have a power ranking of 29 and are 128th for offense, scoring an average of six points per game, and 51st for defense, giving up an average of 13 points per game. Cincinnati has gone 1-2 in their last three matchups against Miami-OH.

Miami (OH) Favored to Win Home Opener Against Struggling Cincinnati Defense

Miami (OH) has a strong track record of winning their last five consecutive home openers. Conversely, Cincinnati's defense has shown lackluster performance this season, ranking 104th overall in points allowed per game last season with an average of 31.5 points. This may pose a significant advantage for Miami (OH), who only scored six points in their previous game against Northwestern. With a solid defensive record from the previous season, the RedHawks are likely to replicate their success against Cincinnati from last season, resulting in a victory for Miami (OH). Based on these factors, I am predicting Miami (OH) to come out on top on the moneyline.

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