The Miami (OH) RedHawks (3-4) take on a fellow MAC foe when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-4) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Fred C. Yager Stadium.

The RedHawks are double-digit favorites (currently -10.5) in their game versus the Chippewas, with the over/under being 47.5 points. (On the moneyline, the RedHawks are -408 and the Chippewas are +312.)

Below you’ll find our preview for this this contest between the RedHawks and the Chippewas, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Miami (OH) vs. Central Michigan betting lines

• Spread favorite: RedHawks (-10.5)
• Moneyline: RedHawks (-408), Chippewas (+312)
• Total: 47.5 points

Miami (OH) vs. Central Michigan betting info and stats

Miami (OH) is 3-4-0 against the spread through seven opportunities so far this season. Miami (OH) has yet to cover the spread when serving as the favorite by at least 10.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). Miami (OH) has been the moneyline favorite three times this season, winning each game. Central Michigan has a single win against the spread this season (1-4-1). When Central Michigan is an underdog of 10.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. This is the fourth game this year Central Michigan is the moneyline underdog, and have lost every such contest.

Miami (OH) vs. Central Michigan recent stats and trends

Miami (OH) RedHawks

• Miami (OH) is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its past three matchups.
• In all three of those games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• Miami (OH)’s past three games have ended with an average of 44.7 points scored. That’s 2.8 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Central Michigan has covered the spread once in its past three matchups while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The last three Central Michigan games averaged 50.3 total points, 2.8 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Miami (OH) vs. Central Michigan key players

Miami (OH) RedHawks

• Brett Gabbert has 1,562 passing yards for Miami (OH), completing 57.5% of his passes and throwing 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
• Keyon Mozee has 425 rushing yards on 71 carries with two touchdowns.
• Jordan Brunson has carried the ball 29 times for 149 yards (24.8 per game) and one touchdown.
• Cade McDonald has hauled in 35 catches for 466 yards (66.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
• Reginald Virgil has put up a 359-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 18 passes on 49 targets.
• Javon Tracy has a total of 311 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 26 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
• Brian Ugwu has four sacks to pace the team, and also has seven TFL and 30 tackles.
• Matthew Salopek is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 47 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions.
• Corban Hondru has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 17 tackles, one TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended to his name.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Joey Labas has put up 1,114 passing yards, or 185.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 58.8% of his passes and has collected seven touchdowns with seven interceptions.
• Marion Lukes has rushed for 440 yards on 79 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground. He’s also added 12 catches, totaling 123 yards and one touchdown through the air.
• BJ Harris has run for 287 yards across 48 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
• Evan Boyd’s 281 receiving yards (40.1 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 19 receptions on 27 targets with two touchdowns.
• Chris Parker has put up a 263-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 19 passes on 31 targets.
• Solomon Davis’ 18 targets have resulted in 12 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns.
• Jason Williams paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and 21 tackles.
• Jordan Kwiatkowski, Central Michigan’s top tackler, has 47 tackles, six TFL, and one interception this year.
• Aakeem Snell leads the team with one interception, while also collecting one pass defended.