Ohio vs Miami (Ohio) Picks: Bet RedHawks to Win MAC Title December 07

The Mid-American Conference Championship is up for grabs when the Ohio Bobcats and Miami (Ohio) RedHawks meet at Detroit’s Ford Field on Saturday. The RedHawks are -3 favorites, but the early money with college football odds has come for the Bobcats.

It is a rematch of their regular-season matchup on Oct. 19, which resulted in a 10-point home victory (30-20) for Miami-Ohio.

Ohio vs Miami (OH) Game Information

• Game: Ohio Bobcats (9-3, 7-1 MAC) at Miami-Ohio (8-4, 7-1)
• Date/Time: Dec. 7, Noon ET
• Location: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
• Ohio vs Miami (OH) Live Stream: Peacock

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2 Keys to Bet on Ohio vs Miami (OH)

1. Money Comes for MAC Upset

Most of the early money with NCAAF odds has come for Ohio to cause a minor upset in the MAC Championship Game.

The +3 line has been backed into -110, and based on their recent performances, we’re not surprised to see money come for the underdog Bobcats, who scored a 42-21 win over the Ball State Cardinals last week.

Their wins have been slightly better than Miami’s (OH), which defeated Ball State 27-21 earlier this year. Therefore, we’re not surprised to see money come for the underdogs, who also have the better record with nine wins.

However, although their team stats might be slightly better, their individual stats aren’t as impressive. Per Ohio vs Miami (Ohio) stats, Bobcats quarterback Parker Navarro has 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, so he will need to be better to win the title.

Running back Anthony Tyus III has yet to break the 1,000-yard mark, but he has eight touchdowns, so they should use him close to the end zone.

A close game is expected, but if they’re to beat Miami (OH), they will need to play their best football of the year, and that’s why NCAAF lines have the Bobcats as underdogs.

2. RedHawks Best Bet to Win Title

The RedHawks have played some of their best football over the last few weeks, and we’re not surprised to see them open as favorites.

They scored a 28-12 win over Bowling Green last week and that was one of their best wins of 2024. It came on the road and it secured their spot in the MAC Championship Game, so confidence levels are high.

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— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) December 2, 2024

We have been impressed by QB Brett Gabbert, who has 21 touchdowns. He makes the RedHawks a threat through the air and that why’s our NCAAF expert betting picks have Miami (OH) winning the game and covering the -3 spread.

Gabbert’s brother, Blaine, who earned two Super Bowl rings as a backup QB in Tampa Bay, inspired him to take up the game.

“You grow up going to their games, whether it’s high school or college, and you see them out there playing quarterback, and in my head, I was like ‘Oh, it’s really cool, you know, it’s maybe something I’d want to do one day,’” Gabbert said. “When I started playing football, I absolutely loved it, and it’s never changed.”

We believe Gabbert could be the difference in the game, and he adds confidence to our picks.

Bet Miami (OH) -3 vs Ohio (-105)

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Best Bet for Ohio vs Miami (OH)

Our college football predictions have the Miami RedHawks covering the -3 spread and the game going over 44 points.

It should be a high-scoring contest, especially with the RedHawks offense playing at its best, and they should want to get plenty of air under the ball.

They scored 50 combined points when meeting in October, which was a 30-20 win for the RedHawks, and a similar result could be on the cards in the MAC Championship.

Bet on Ohio vs Miami (OH) Over 44 (-110)

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