Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds

To start the year, Miami (OH) was the betting favorite to win the MAC. Six games into the season and we've seen something completely different from the RedHawks so far. As for Ohio, the Bobcats have won four of their last five games and look way more poised to make a run at the MAC title than Miami (OH).

The issue for Miami (OH) has been getting consistent play from QB Brett Gabbert. The good news is he looked fantastic in their win over Eastern Michigan last week. Gabbert threw just 13 passes, but he finished with 222 yards and four TDs in the win.

The story for Ohio has been the ground game as both Anthony Tyus III and Parker Navarro are in the middle of a big start to the season.

Can the Bobcats force turnovers from Gabbert and the RedHawks? Or, will the Miami (OH) defense be up to the task and stop the Ohio ground game? Before you make your college football picks this week, check out this Ohio vs. Miami (OH) prediction.

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Odds

Both the spread and the total have stayed pretty flat for Ohio vs. Miami (OH) odds. The spread opened at 3.5 points and the total opened at 43.5. Both those stay true as of Saturday morning. You can get four points at some books, but the majority of them still have 3.5.

The total is low for good reason. Ohio likes to run the rock and Miami (OH) has had turnover issues that prevent them from scoring. So, 43.5 seems about right.

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Date, Time and Where to Watch

• Date: October 19, 2024
• Time: 3:30 pm ET
• Where to Watch: ESPN+

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Prediction

On the one hand, I know that it's tough to take the Miami (OH) record of 2-4 very seriously because of their competition to this point. Losses to Notre Dame, Cincinnati and a good Toledo team tell a slanted story for a team that's much better than their record shows. But still, good teams don't lose to Northwestern.

As for Ohio, they've played two good teams this season, Syracuse and Kentucky, and got blown out by both. So, how much stock do we really put into their strong performance so far?

The reason I do like Ohio to cover the four points this week is their run game. Ground game travels well and Anthony Tyus and Parker Navarro should run wild. Navarro isn't a great passer, but he has shown that he can find Coleman Owen when he needs to.

I'm not necessarily sure I trust Brett Gabbert in a close game. His 38.8 QBR is 110th in the nation. Yes, you read that right, 110th. This will be a close game between two sides trying to win a MAC title. However, in a tight one like this, I like to take the better run game, especially when I'm getting points.

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Pick

• PICK: Ohio +4 (-110) Click here to get the latest Ohio vs. Miami (OH) odds