Miami-OH vs Eastern Michigan Prediction College Football Picks 10/12/24

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Miami-Ohio RedHawks

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Michigan Eagles

Recent betting trends in games played between Miami-OH and Eastern Michigan

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Miami-OH vs Eastern Michigan game

Miami-Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview

Miami-OH lost their first three games this season to open things up on a losing skid. First came a 13-6 loss to Northwestern, then a 27-16 loss to Cincinnati. Game three was a 28-3 loss to Notre Dame, but the RedHawks would finally get a win 23-20 over UMass (OT) in game four.

In the Toledo game last weekend, the RedHawks ultimately couldn’t recover from a 20-6 halftime deficit and fell 30-20. QB Brett Gabbert logged 296 yards with two scores and a pick. Keyon Mozee led the rush with 40 yards, and Javon Tracy caught 10 balls for 119 yards and a TD.

Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview

Over on the Eastern Michigan side, they beat UMass 28-14 in their opener before a 30-9 loss to Washington. The Eagles got rolling after that, however, beating Jacksonville State 37-34 (OT) and St. Francis PA 36-0 in the next pair.

The Eagles were able to keep it rolling back on September 28 versus Kent State. Eastern Michigan scored double-digit points in the final three quarters during a 52-33 victory. Cole Snyder threw for 213 yards (and ran for a TD), while Delbert Mimms rushed 23 times for 145 yards and two scores.

Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win

• Eastern Michigan has won eight of its last nine games at Rynearson Stadium.
• Miami (OH) has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.

Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win

• Miami (OH) has won each of its last 11 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Miami (OH) has covered the spread in each of its last three October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Miami (OH)'s last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Eastern Michigan's last five games at Rynearson Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Eastern Michigan ranks T37th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (113.8).
• Eastern Michigan ranks T45th among FBS teams for points per game this season (32.4).
• Miami (OH) ranks T133rd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (2.4).
• Miami (OH) ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (79.2).

Miami-OH vs Eastern Michigan Prediction

I’ll lean toward Eastern Michigan. The Eagles were a mixed bag in their latest win over Kent State, gaining 486 total yards (273 rushing) and 30 first downs but going just 3-of-12 on third-down tries. EMU gave up 345 passing yards to Kent State and benefitted from 12 penalties on the other side. Eastern Michigan has scored 28 or more points in all four of their wins this year (nine in the lone loss).

As for Miami-OH, they posted 350 total yards (296 passing) and a solid 10-of-18 on third-down tries in their loss versus Toledo. The RedHawks gave up 25 first downs and 318 yards through the air, though. Miami-OH hasn’t eclipsed 23 points yet this year, so I’m not thrilled about their cover chances this weekend.