Bobcats vs RedHawks Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 12-07-2024

The Ohio Bobcats are the underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), in this season's MAC Championship Game, where they will oppose the Miami (OH) RedHawks. The matchup will kick off from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 7, 2024, starting at 12 p.m. ETand airing on ESPN. The expected point total for the game is 44.

The RedHawks last played against the Kent State Golden Flashes, and they emerged victorious 34-7. In their most recent outing, the Bobcats took on the Eastern Michigan Eagles and picked up the win by a final score of 35-10.

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Game Info

When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
TV: ESPN
Favorite: Miami (OH) -2.5
Total: 44 points

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Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Stat Matchup

Miami (OH)		Ohio
362.3 (92nd)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	393.7 (60th)
309.3 (13th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	305.3 (12th)
134.6 (90th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	209.9 (13th)
227.8 (67th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	183.8 (112th)
15 (43rd)	Turnovers (Rank)	20 (101st)
19 (38th)	Takeaways (Rank)	18 (50th)

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Ohio 24, Miami (OH) 21

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Ohio +2.5 (model predicted spread is 3.1 points)

Miami (OH) has a 6-6-0 record against the spread this season.
When they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the RedHawks are 3-3 against the spread.
So far this season, Ohio has put together an 8-3-0 record against the spread.
In games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season, the Bobcats are 1-2 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 44 (model projecting 45.3 points)

Miami (OH) and its opponent have broken the 44-point mark five times this year.
Bobcats games have gone over 44 points on eight occasions this year.
The total for this game is 44, 0.7 points fewer than the average total in Miami (OH) games thus far this season.
The average total points scored in Bobcats games this year (44) is 4.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Miami (OH)

Brett Gabbert: 2,610 PASS YDS / 217.5 YPG / 57.8% / 21 TD / 10 INT
Keyon Mozee: 159 CAR / 1,045 YDS / 87.1 YPG / 4 TD
Jordan Brunson: 38 CAR / 248 YDS / 27.6 YPG / 2 TD
Reginald Virgil: 39 REC / 787 YDS / 65.6 YPG / 9 TD
Javon Tracy: 50 REC / 760 YDS / 63.3 YPG / 7 TD
Cade McDonald: 47 REC / 589 YDS / 58.9 YPG / 3 TD
Brian Ugwu: 46 TKL / 11 TFL / 7.5 SACK
Matthew Salopek: 79 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 INT / 3 PD
Corban Hondru: 54 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 3 INT / 3 PD

Ohio

Parker Navarro: 1,934 PASS YDS / 161.2 YPG / 65% / 10 TD / 10 INT / 132 CAR / 869 RUSH YDS / 13 TD
Anthony Tyus III: 184 CAR / 960 YDS / 80 YPG / 8 TD / 11 REC / 81 YDS / 9 YPG / 1 TD
Coleman Owen: 62 REC / 1,032 YDS / 86 YPG / 7 TD
Chase Hendricks: 32 REC / 392 YDS / 32.7 YPG / 1 TD
Rodney Harris II: 19 REC / 246 YDS / 22.4 YPG / 0 TD
Bradley Weaver: 28 TKL / 9 TFL / 8.5 SACK
Blake Leake: 55 TKL / 2 TFL
Tank Pearson: 31 TKL / 3 INT / 3 PD