Updated:
Nov 10, 2026 , 07:30 AM ET
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Our expert believes the RedHawks will bounce back after blowing a lead against the Bulls last week.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Miami (OH) RedHawks linebacker Tyler Dikos (35) hits Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV.
MACtion Tuesday is here! They call this one “The Battle of the Bricks,” and that’s exactly what this game should feel like with how low-scoring it could be.
My Ohio vs. Miami (OH) predictions are topped by the RedHawks keeping things close.
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TOP PICK
Who will win Ohio vs Miami (OH): Miami +1.5
Miami (OH) or nothing in this one for me, especially after Ohio snuck past both Akron and Eastern Michigan in their last two games.
The Bobcats won both games by a combined 12 points as double-digit favorites in each matchup. In their previous game against Akron, Ohio was outgained by nearly 40 yards.
Meanwhile, the RedHawks are coming off a 34-31 loss to Buffalo as 6.5-point favorites. Miami (OH) was up 31-16 with 12 minutes to play in the fourth quarter. The Bulls scored 15 unanswered points before winning in overtime on a field goal.
This just screams letdown spot for Ohio and a get-right opportunity for Miami (OH). The Bobcats keep squeaking by, and I think they finally fall in this one.
Take the RedHawks with the one-point cushion, or at plus money on the moneyline.
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Ohio vs Miami (OH) Over/Under pick: Under 48.5
Ohio loves to run the football, doing so on nearly 60% of its plays this season. The Bobcats will face a solid Miami (OH) rush defense that allows just 3.4 yards per carry and 102.5 rushing yards per game, both ranking inside the Top 25 nationally.
Miami (OH), meanwhile, gets the honor of facing the 13th-ranked red zone defense in the country. Opponents are scoring just 74% of the time in the red zone. For context, Miami (OH)’s red zone defense ranks 119th nationally, allowing opponents to score 92.6% of the time.
If both defenses can slow down the run, this has the makings of a low-scoring matchup. Take it down to 47.5.
COVERS INTEL: Both teams rank in the Bottom 30 nationally in seconds per play. The RedHawks really put the brakes on in the second half, ranking 22nd-slowest in seconds per play when leading after halftime. If Miami (OH) has the lead at the break, a live Under could be worth a look, too.Ohio vs Miami (OH) combo
Forget the cushion, we’re here for the outright win! “The Battle of the Bricks” has all the makings of an all-out fistfight, and I want the RedHawks throwing the final punch.
Take Miami (OH) to come out on top and pair it with the Under 48.5.
- Miami (OH) moneyline
- Under 48.5
Ohio vs Miami (OH) odds
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- Spread: Ohio -1.5 | Miami (OH) +1.5
- Over/Under: Over 48.5 (50%) | Under 48.5 (50%)
- Moneyline: Ohio 50% | Miami (OH) 50%
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Ohio vs Miami (OH) weather
Fall weather has arrived! Kickoff temperatures will be in the 50s before dropping into the mid-40s throughout the game. Wind and precipitation should not be factors.
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Ohio vs Miami (OH) trend to know
The Under is 5-1 in the Bobcats’ last six games overall. Find more college football betting trends for Ohio vs. Miami (OH).
How to watch Ohio vs Miami (OH)
| Location | Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio |
| Date | Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN2 |
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