| MATCHUP | Miami (OH) Redhawks | Central Michigan Chippewas |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-3 | 3-4 |
| Spread | -3 -112 | +3 -108 |
| Moneyline | -148 | +124 |
| Total | Over 39.5 (-112) | Under 39.5 (-108) |
| Where | Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Miami (OH) RedHawks and Central Michigan Chippewas meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Here’s a Miami (OH) vs. Central Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan Pick.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks beat UMass and Akron, and they play Buffalo next. The Miami (OH) RedHawks have won 3 of their last 4 games. David McComb is completing 63.1 percent of his passes for 1,121 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Maleek Huggins and Damarion Witten have combined for 614 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Lynel Billups-Williams has 21 receptions.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks’ ground game is averaging 141.4 yards per contest, and Rodney Nelson leads the way with 348 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami (OH) is allowing 25.6 points and 376.4 yards per game. Malcolm McCain leads the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 58 tackles, Grant Lyons has 4 sacks, and CJ Young has 1 interception.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to Ohio and Western Michigan, and they play Eastern Michigan next. Central Michigan has lost 3 of its last 4 games. Angel Flores is completing 58.7 percent of his passes for 475 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Shawn Foster II and Langston Lewis have combined for 293 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Braylen Naves has 7 receptions.
The Central Michigan Chippewas ground game is averaging 184.3 yards per contest, and Angel Flores leads the way with 618 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Central Michigan is allowing 25.6 points and 358.6 yards per game. Xavier White leads the Central Michigan Chippewas with 51 tackles, Jaxon Cherry has 3 sacks, and Justin Taylor has 2 interceptions.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- Central Michigan has won eight of its last 10 home games.
- Central Michigan has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games against conference opponents at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won nine of its last 10 games in October.
- Central Michigan has lost nine of its last 10 games as an underdog against teams from Ohio.
- Miami (OH) has covered the spread in each of its last five games as a favorite against teams from Michigan.
- Central Michigan has lost the first half in five of its last six October games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Central Michigan’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Miami (OH)’s last six games against teams from Michigan have gone OVER the total points line.
Central Michigan Chippewas Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Angel Flores ranks T9th amongst FBS players for rushing attempts (128) this season.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Damarion Witten leads the Mid-American Conference for yards per reception (21.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Central Michigan ranks 135th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (108.1).
- Central Michigan ranks T135th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (85.7).
- Miami (OH) ranks 132nd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (7.6).
- Miami (OH) ranks 132nd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (276.9).
Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan Prediction
Central Michigan has been more competitive as of late and should have its chances to win this game at home. Miami (OH) doesn’t play much defense, gets gashed through the air, and its offense is well below average across the board. UMass nearly upset Miami (OH) a couple of weeks ago, and we saw the RedHawks lose to Bowling Green as a double-digit favorite. I’m not laying points with Miami (OH). If forced to make a pick, I’m grabbing the points with the Chippewas at home.