Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan Prediction 12/6/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, December 6th at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MAC Championship game.  

Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 7-5 (6-2) this season after they defeated Ball State by a score of 45-24 in their last game. Miami led 31-10 at halftime and they were able to cruise to the easy win in the second half. The RedHawks out gained Ball State by a total of 458-280, went 5-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Thomas Gotkowski went 12/24 for 226 yards and three touchdowns, while Jordan Brunson rushed 14 times for 54 yards and one score. Cole Weaver led the receivers with five catches for 66 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, Miami defeated Buffalo by a score of 37-20, but lost to Toledo by a score of 24-3 before that. The RedHawks have won two games in a row and they finished tied for second in the MAC standings. Miami has scored 26.3 points per game with 195.9 passing yards and 159.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.9 points against per game this season. Thomas Gotkowski has thrown for 411 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while Kam Perry has 35 catches for 865 yards and six scores this season. 

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos are 8-4 (7-1) this year after they defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 31-21 in their last game. Western Michigan trailed 7-0 in the second quarter, but they scored the next 31 points to secure the crucial win. The Broncos were out gained by a total of 461-378, went 6-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 5-0 in the game. Broc Lowry went 7-14 for 100 yards, while also rushing 18 times for 92 yards and two scores. Blake Bosma led the receivers with three receptions for 38 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, Western Michigan defeated NIU by a score of 35-19 and Ohio by a score of 17-13. The Broncos have won four games in a row and they finished first in the MAC standings. Western Michigan has scored 23.7 points per game with 142.3 passing yards and 189.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.7 points against per game this season. Broc Lowry has thrown for 1,572 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions, while also leading the rushing attack with 875 yards and 14 scores on 174 carries this year. 

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Western Michigan has won each of its last six games in Michigan.
• Miami (OH) has lost nine of its last 10 games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• The favorite has covered the spread in 12 of Miami (OH)’s last 13 games.
• Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win

• Miami (OH) has won each of its last five games against teams from Michigan.
• Western Michigan has lost five of its last six December games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Miami (OH) has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games as an underdog in Michigan.
• Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven December games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Miami (OH)’s last five games against teams from Michigan have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Western Michigan’s last five games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Western Michigan ranks T7th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (3.9).
• Western Michigan ranks 129th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (142.3).
• Miami (OH) ranks T21st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (3.1).
• Miami (OH) ranks T22nd among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (9.7).

Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan Prediction 

Western Michigan finished the regular season first in the MAC standings and they will look to secure their first MAC Championship since 2016. The Broncos are a very good defensive team and they run the ball very well, but the passing attack is not great. Miami (OH) finished tied for second with two other teams and they are also a strong defensive team. The RedHawks did score 45 and 37 in their last two games, but I question their passing game with a backup quarterback. We saw Miami’s starting quarterback quit a few weeks ago, which resulted in just three points scored against Toledo. I think Western Michigan is the better team in this game and when push comes to shove, I trust Lowry to make the big play. Take the Broncos to win.

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David Racey's Pick: Western Michigan ML