The Miami (OH) Redhawks (4-4 Overall, 3-1 MAC) are tied for first in the Mid-American Conference East with the Ohio Bobcats (4-4 Overall, 3-1 MAC). That makes tonight’s game especially important, as it could certainly decide which team takes the MAC East.
Miami Redhawks vs Ohio Bobcats Pick – Recent Performance
Over their last five games, the Hawks are 3-2. They won their last two contests, beating Northern Illinois 27-24 and Kent State 23-16. In conference, Western Michigan beat them 38-16 and out of conference, Ohio State obliterated them 76-5. The Bobcats are also three of their last five, and, like the Hawks, they’ve won their last two contests. On October 19, they beat Kent State 45-38 and on October 26, the Cats took down Ball State 34-21. Losses were to Louisiana 45-25 and Northern Illinois 39-36. Also, Ohio beat Buffalo 21-20 in OT.
Miami (OH) Redhawks
On defense Miami (OH) has allowed 33.0 PPG. Yardage given up includes 211.3 on the in the air and a hefty 184.0 on the ground. The Redhawks have made seven picks, completed 17 sacks, and defended 23 passes.
Ohio Bobcats
QB Nathan Rourke is the Cats’ offense. He has 10 TD passes and eight rushing touchdowns. Rourke has passed for 1743 passing yards, being sacked 15 times while launching five interceptions. His rushing yards total 536 and he’s been good for 5.5 YPA. RB DeMontre Tuggle has seven TD rushes and is averaging 4.8 YPA. There’s a solid group of receivers on hand, including Rourke’s favorite target Isiah Cox, who has 24 catches and is averaging 17.0 YPA.
Our Miami Redhawks vs Ohio Bobcats Pick
Our Miami Redhawks vs Ohio Bobcats pick is Ohio at -7.0. Although the Bobcat D is nothing special, it’s good enough to contain the Redhawks. At the same time, Ohio’s offense features numerous weapons. It is quite deep. Miami’s ability to score is limited greatly.
