Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks on Saturday when they take on the Western Michigan Broncos at Waldo Stadium in Week 8 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Western Michigan Broncos pegged as -20-point favorites in this matchup. The total, meanwhile, had yet to be posted as of writing - check the lines shortly.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 39-21 win for the Broncos on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Miami (Ohio) RedHawks vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Betting fans of the Western Michigan Broncos have seen them go 3-3 and 4-2 ATS so far this season, while the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks are at 1-6 and 3-4 ATS. In over under totals betting, the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks are 4-3, while the Western Michigan Broncos are 4-1-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Western Michigan vs Miami (Ohio) injuries news.
The game pits the Western Michigan Broncos, currently No. 37 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, who rate No. 123 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Western Michigan's No. 51-ranked offense, averaging 32.5 PPG, against a Miami (Ohio) defense that ranks No. 113 this week at 36.71 PPG. The Western Michigan aerial game is averaging 258.5 yards per game, more than the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks secondary allows through the air, 252.86 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks own the league's No. 53-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 164.25 yards per game when on the road. Western Michigan, on the other hand, rates No. 88 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Miami (Ohio) was hammered in its last outing, as Northern Illinois ran up a 45-12 score against them at Fred C Yager Stadium.
In their last game, Western Michigan got a 149-yard performance from LeVante Bellamy as a key part of its 49-14 win over Ohio.
- Miami (Ohio) is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Miami (Ohio) is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 6 games
- Miami (Ohio) is 7-12-2 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
- Western Michigan is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Michigan's last 7 games
- Western Michigan is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
- Western Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Miami (Ohio) home to Buffalo, Thursday, October 29th
Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, Thursday, October 29th
