Broncos open as underdog vs RedHawks

Western Michigan BroncosMiami (Ohio) RedHawks
Nov 16, 8:00 PM | Turf of Fred C Yager Stadium

Western Michigan Broncos vs Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Odds

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A key Week 12 battle has the visiting Broncos travelling to Miami (Ohio) on Wednesday to face the RedHawks.

The Broncos will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 6-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the RedHawks are 6-4 ATS. Western Michigan is 6-4 against the total, while Miami (Ohio) is 6-4 versus the number.



View Western Michigan vs Miami (Ohio) Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: Sportsbooks had the RedHawks pegged as 3-point favorites in this matchup. The total, meanwhile, had yet to be posted as of writing - check the lines shortly.

Power Rankings / Prediction: The game pits the RedHawks, currently No. 102 in our OddsShark NCAAF Power Rankings, against the Broncos, who rate No. 66 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and handicapping models run on this game predict a 31-26 victory for the Broncos.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Miami (Ohio)'s No. 97-ranked offense (22.1 PPG) against a Broncos defense that ranks No. 80 at 29.6 PPG. The RedHawks passing attack has averaged 280.4 yards per game, more than the Broncos give up through the air (217 YPG on average).

Defensively, the Broncos feature the league's No. 119-rated road run defense, allowing 292.5 yards per game. Miami (Ohio), meanwhile, ranks No. 116 in rushing offense at home.

Western Michigan was a 66-63 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Toledo. They covered the 12–point spread as underdogs, while the total score (129) made winners of OVER bettors.

In their last action, Miami (Ohio) was a 24-21 loser on the road against Temple. They covered the 13–point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (45) was profitable news for OVER bettors.


Western Michigan Broncos Trends:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Trends:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3


A few Broncos at RedHawks trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Michigan's last 6 games
Western Michigan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Miami (Ohio) is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 6 games at home


Next up:
Western Michigan home to Akron, Friday, November 25
Miami (Ohio) at Ohio, Tuesday, November 22

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