Ohio Bobcats vs Miami RedHawks Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Miami RedHawks

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Yager Stadium in Oxford, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: RedHawks (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The Miami RedHawks (2-4) are hosting the Ohio Bobcats (4-2) at Yager Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Ohio opens this game as 4.0-point underdogs. The total is set at 44.

The Ohio Bobcats head into this matchup 4-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bobcats faced the Central Michigan Chippewas and earned the victory with a final of 27-25. Against the run, the Bobcats gave up 161 yds on 39 tries, which calculates to 4.1 yards per run allowed. Ohio surrendered 14 pass completions on 22 tries for 131 yards, and a completion rate of 63.6%. At the end of the game, they had 59 plays which gave them a total of 424 yards. The Ohio Bobcats ran the ball a total of 37 times and recorded 277 yds, earning them an average of 7.5 yards per attempt.

The Bobcats have tallied 2,261 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Ohio has earned 5 passing touchdowns and 11 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 12 different times. Ohio has amassed 121 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 38 infractions for 342 yards. Offensively they maintain an average of 204.7 yards on the ground which has them sitting 24th in the nation. Regarding putting points on the board, the Ohio Bobcats have an average of 22.2 points per outing.

The Bobcats are sitting in 65th in the country regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 23.3 points per contest. They are allowing an average of 3.5 yards per tote and 110.7 rushing yards per contest on the year. During the season, they have allowed 664 rushing yards through 6 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Bobcats are allowing 1,327 yards which ranks them 82nd in the nation. They have yielded 221.2 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 63.5%. In total, they are giving up 331.8 yards per outing ranking them 39th in D-1. They have given up 6 touchdowns by air as well as 9 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The RedHawks come into this matchup with a record of 2-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the RedHawks took home the win by a final score of 38-14 when they played the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Miami ran for 6.4 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 199 yards on 31 attempts. The RedHawks finished with 421 yds on 44 plays (9.6 yards per play). The RedHawks passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 64.3%, relinquishing 211 yds on 27 out of 42 passing. Miami surrendered 41 attempts on the ground for 121 yds (3.0 yds per rush).

When it comes to how much they score, the RedHawks are 123rd in the nation by scoring 17.7 PPG. The Miami RedHawks maintain an average of 332.7 yards/contest, which ranks them 110th in the nation. The Miami offense has compiled 279 yards of penalties on 36 infractions, which is 82nd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 7 picks while losing 2 fumbles and they have recorded 102 first downs. For the season thus far, the RedHawks currently have a total of 1,401 passing yards along with holding an average of 233.5 throwing yards per game, which has them sitting 63rd in D-1. They maintain an average of 99.2 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 595 yards in total.

The RedHawks are giving up 22.0 points per contest, which puts them 53rd in college football. Miami has allowed a total of 1,005 yards rushing (167.5 yards per contest) and 10 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. Overall, they have given up 132 total points. They have allowed the opposition 5 touchdowns through the air in addition to 204.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 50th in Division 1. The RedHawks defense has been on the field for 415 plays, which ranks 102nd in Division 1. They have earned 6 fumbles and 3 picks this season.

Who will win tonight's Bobcats/RedHawks college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats +4.0

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