Ohio Bobcats (9-3) vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks (8-4)
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks December 7 2024 – The Ohio Bobcats (9-3) have made it through Week 15 of the season with the wind in their sails, having won their last five and top the Mid-American Conference. Their opponents, the Miami (OH) RedHawks (8-4), have also registered a seven-game winning streak, which makes this a tense clash for all NCAAF lovers. The match will be crucial for both teams in their quest for a strong end to the season. Overall, it has been a decent season for Ohio so far but they come up against the high-flying RedHawks here. This one comes from Ford Field, which is a neutral site and will feature competitive hurling from both teams.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks December 7 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Ford Field |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Ohio | +105 | +1.5 (-110) | Over 44.5 (-110) |
| Miami (OH) | -125 | -1.5 (-110) | Under 44.5 (-110) |
The odds appear to be even on paper, as Miami (OH) carries a moneyline of -125. Both teams seem well prepared for an intense battle and with the total limited to only 44.5, it is likely to be an ugly game. Since the spread is pretty narrow, my assumptions tend to this being a close contest. The interesting factor here will remain to be Ohio’s recent winning trends and the winning streak of Miami.
Parker Navarro QB vs. Brett Gabbert QB
The Bobcats have relied heavily on their quarterback, Parker Navarro from Ohio, who has thrown for 1,934 yards and a total of ten touchdowns this season. His recent run of games has been supported by his completion rate at 65% and a passer rating of 138.1 which was quite good. However, Navarro has thrown ten interceptions lately which would worry him against a tough RedHawks defense. He must be able to avoid turnovers in this game especially if it turns out to be close. Coleman Owen who’s caught over 1k balls will be the prime target for Navarro.
Brett Gabbert from Miami (OH) is having an exceptional year with 2,610 yards through the air and 21 TDs on the ground. Gabbert has a passer rating of 139.4 in addition to being more economical than Navarro picking only ten passes off on defense so far this season. Reggie Virgil’s connection with him will determine whether or not the RedHawks can win as he has nine touchdowns to go along with his seven-eighty-seven yards receiving right now. How well Gabbert manages the clock and how accurately he throws when under pressure will help Miami maintain its winning streak as it faces its next challenges.
Ohio Bobcats Analysis
Ohio has been on a roll, winning their last five matches fueled by an intense offensive and defensive strategy. Anthony Tyrus III is one step away from 1000 rushing yards and Coleman Owen’s form as receivers remains unaffected. They focused on their defense and only allowed 14.6 points in their last three victories against teams that include Ball State and Buffalo.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Analysis
The Miami of Ohio Redhawks are in hot form, winning their last seven fixtures with all the players contributing to the win. Keyon Mozee has managed to cover 1,045 yards and has scored 4 touchdowns. Other than that, Brett Gabbert has also had some amazing passes. Talking about the offense, Miami of Ohio has the highest defense that has allowed just 14.7 points in the last 7 games against high-scoring teams like Kent State 34-7 and Central Michigan 46-7.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends
Ohio has been a solid bet against the spread, going 5-0 ATS in their last five games. Their straight-up win streak is also intact, with 5 wins in a row. However, the Bobcats have struggled against Miami (OH) historically, going just 2-4 ATS in their last six matchups with the RedHawks. Ohio will need to overcome these trends if they hope to win on neutral ground in Detroit. With a 10-1 SU record against MAC opponents in their last 11 games, the Bobcats have been highly competitive in conference play.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Trends
The RedHawks have been impressive both straight up and against the spread. Miami (OH) is 5-2 ATS in their last seven games and a perfect 7-0 SU in their last seven matchups. They’ve been dominant in conference play, with a perfect 5-0 SU record against MAC opponents. Miami (OH) has also seen the total go over in 4 of their last 5 games against Ohio, signaling a potential high-scoring affair in this matchup. With their perfect record in East Division games, they are riding confidence into this showdown.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Previews
This game has a lot of twists and turns, as both sides are in good form ahead of the kick-off. Ohio’s strong defensive unit and solid rushing offense may create issues for Miami (OH), however, the RedHawks have looked unstoppable in recent weeks. If Ohio takes care of the ball and keeps Tyus in the backfield to control the time, then they may upset the odds. On the other hand, the offense of Miami, led by a hot Gabbert, looks difficult to contain.
With such tight odds and the form that Miami (OH) is in, I would suggest a wager on the RedHawks to win and cover the spread. They have been the more dominant team with the recent form striking a chord and Gabbert may prove to be the difference. When looking at the total, under would be a good bet with both teams playing slower tempo games
Score Prediction: Miami (OH) RedHawks 27, Ohio Bobcats 21.
