Ohio Bobcats vs Massachusetts Minutemen Week 5 Betting Preview, Odds and Pick

The Massachusetts Minutemen host Ohio on Saturday, looking to build on their 2-3 ATS mark against the 3-1 Bobcats in NCAA college football betting action at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 33-19 win for the Bobcats early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Ohio Bobcats vs Massachusetts Minutemen Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Massachusetts battles the Ohio Bobcats, currently with a 3-1 mark (3-1 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 2-3 for the Minutemen and 3-1 for the Ohio Bobcats. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Massachusetts vs Ohio injuries news.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Massachusetts Minutemen rated this week at No. 110 and the Ohio Bobcats sitting at No. 63.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Massachusetts's No. 108-ranked offense, averaging 20.8 PPG, against a Ohio defense that ranks No. 56 this week at 23.5 PPG. The Massachusetts aerial game is averaging 285.4 yards per game, more than the Ohio Bobcats secondary allows through the air, 245.75 YPG per game.

Defensively, the Ohio Bobcats feature the league's No. 65-rated road run defense, allowing 154 yards per game. Massachusetts, meanwhile, ranks No. 120 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

A.J. Ouellette went over the 100-yard mark (145) in his team's latest effort as Ohio defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 27-20 on Saturday.

In their last game, the Minutemen were Week 4 losers coming out on the wrong end of 17-13 score against Tennessee.

Betting Trends
  • Ohio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Ohio is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio's last 5 games
  • Ohio is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
  • Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
  • Massachusetts is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
  • Massachusetts is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Massachusetts's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Ohio home to Central Michigan, Saturday, October 7th
Massachusetts at USF, Saturday, October 14th

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