Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Ohio Bobcats, Odds, Preview, Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Use Code WWWC A pair of MAC programs collide on the gridiron in the Buckeye State as the Miami (OH) RedHawks travel to take on the Ohio Bobcats Tuesday night and we have you covered with our Miami (OH) vs. Ohio prediction. Miami (OH) comes in off a 26-17 win at home over Western Michigan in their previous contest last October 25, covering the line as a two-point favorite. Ohio downed Eastern Michigan 28-21 on the road in their previous game October 25, failing to cover the line as a 12.5-point favorite. In the all-time series between the teams, the RedHawks own a 56-43-2 advantage though the Bobcats rolled to a 38-3 win in the most recent matchup December 7, 2024 in the MAC Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit. Read more about this Miami (OH) vs. Ohio prediction! Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NCAAF Betting Picks!
Miami (OH) Seeking to Maintain Top Spot in MAC
Miami (OH) won their fifth straight after a 0-3 start as they took down Western Michigan at home in the previous contest. The RedHawks improved to 5-3 overall and stand atop the MAC with a 4-0 mark in conference play, leaving them half a game ahead of Buffalo for the top spot. Against Western Michigan, Miami (OH) trailed 14-9 at the half and 17-9 after three quarters before outscoring the Broncos 17-0 in the fourth to earn the win. The RedHawks owned a 408-316 advantage in total offense, picked up 19 first downs while allowing 17, held a narrow 30:39 to 29:21, and forced the game’s lone turnover in the contest.
The RedHawks have had their issues on the offensive side of the ball this season: they enter this game 99th in the nation in passing offense (199.9 yards per game) and 57th in rushing (166.6 yards per game) so far. Miami (OH) is 82nd in the FBS in scoring offense by putting up 26 points per contest and are 42nd in scoring defense in the FBS by allowing 21.4 points per game. Dequan Finn has completed 89 of 156 passes for 1,257 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions this season, along with ranking second on the team with 385 rushing yards plus four scores. Henry Hesson (21 of 38, 342 yards, three TD, 13 rushing yards) has seen limited action under center. Kenny Tracy is part of the RedHawks’ running back group on the ground with 49 carries for 272 yards and a score this season. Jordan Brunson (87 carries, 395 yards, two TD) and D’Shawntae Jones (27 carries, 122 yards, four TD) are also in the mix. In the aerial game, Keith Reynolds leads the team with 26 receptions for 259 yards plus a score. Kam Perry (22 catches, 612 yards, three TD), Tracy (11 grabs, 121 yards, two TD), Cole Weaver (21 receptions, 251 yards) and Deion Colzie (seven catches, 133 yards, TD) are each over the 100-yard mark in receiving yards. Dom Dzioban has hit all 22 extra point attempts and 12 of 14 field goal attempts with a long of 51 this season.
Tracy (undisclosed) is questionable for this contest.
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Bobcats Trying to Push Into MAC Title Contention
Ohio won its second straight win as it took down Eastern Michigan on the road in their previous contest. The Bobcats improved to 5-3 overall and stand 3-1 in the MAC, leaving them tied for third in the conference standings. Against Eastern Michigan, Ohio trailed 14-7 after the opening quarter and at the half before scoring 21 unanswered points to take a 28-14 lead before hanging on for the win. The Bobcats rolled up a 487-371 edge in total offense, picked up 25 first downs while allowing 17 and owned a 35:40 to 24:20 advantage in time of possession to offset turning the ball over twice while forcing just one takeaway in the contest.
On the season, the Bobcats are 76th in the nation in passing offense as they average 225.6 yards per game through the air. Ohio is 17th in the country in rushing offense as they have put up an average of 209.1 yards per game on the ground. The Bobcats are 63rd in the FBS in scoring offense as they average 29.2 points per contest. Ohio is 75th in the country in scoring defense by allowing 24.8 points per game. Parker Navarro is the team’s signal caller as he has hit 140 of 207 passes for 1,786 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions while ranking second on the team with 504 rush yards and four scores. Nick Poulos (four of eight,19 yards, 32 rush yards) is the backup quarterback. Sieh Bangura leads the team on the ground with 140 carries for 728 yards and nine scores. Duncan Brune (78 carries, 381 yards, six TD) is the second back in the system. Rodney Harris II (19 receptions, 259 yards, TD) and Chase Hendricks (57 grabs, 805 yards, six TD) are the top targets in the passing game. Caleb Gossett (10 receptions, 140 yards) and tight end Mason Williams (19 catches, 208 yards) each are secondary options in the aerial game. Brack Peacock is 16 of 18 on extra point attempts and three of six on field goals with a long of 44 this season. David Dellenbach is 12 of 13 on extra points and one of two on field goal attempts with a long of 30 on the year.
Miami (OH) vs. Ohio Pick
Spread Pick for Miami (OH) vs. Ohio
- Ohio -2.5 (4 units)
This is going to be an entertaining tilt between a pair of mobile quarterbacks in Finn and Navarro, who can do damage with their arm or their legs. Miami (OH) started the year 0-3 but has won five straight games entering this one. With that said, the RedHawks’ best win came last week as their other three conference wins came over teams in the bottom five of the conference standings and a collective 7-19 overall and 4-11 in conference play. Ohio has won four of their last five games. While the Bobcats have beaten similar doormats in conference play, they are a perfect 4-0 at home on the year, while Miami (OH) is just 2-2 on the road this season. Home field makes all the difference here, and that gives the Bobcats the upper hand in this one.
Over/Under Pick for Miami (OH) vs. Ohio
- Over 46.5 (4 units)
Miami (OH) has gone over the number in five of their eight games in relation to the total this year. The RedHawks split their four road games in relation to the total, going over the mark in a loss to Rutgers, along with a win over Northern Illinois and staying under the number in a win over Akron, plus a loss to Wisconsin. Ohio has split their eight games in relation to the total. The Bobcats have gone over the total in three of their four home games on the year and have scored at least 28 points in four of their last five contests. Four of the last five meetings have gone over the number, and the points pile up here, pushing over the mark.
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