ATHENS, Ohio — Tuesday, Nov. 4 (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2): Ohio hosts Miami (OH) at Peden Stadium with the Bobcats sitting around −2.5 (ML −135) and the RedHawks near +115; the total is 49.5. It’s a pivotal MAC East tilt featuring Ohio’s balanced offense against Miami’s stingy scoring defense, and it’s exactly the kind of matchup bettors scan when checking Miami Ohio vs Ohio odds for late movement and best numbers.
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Miami Ohio vs Ohio Odds — Week 11
Spread: Miami (OH) +2.5 (−105) / Ohio −2.5 (−115) • Total: 49.5 (O −110 / U −110) • Moneyline: Miami (OH) +115 / Ohio −135
Time/Location: Tue., Nov. 4 — 7:00 PM ET • TV: ESPN2 • Venue: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium — Athens, OH
Miami Ohio vs Ohio — Matchup Breakdown
Ohio’s defense has quietly improved in standard downs, and the Bobcats’ QB run element stresses edges that Miami (OH) has struggled to set. On the other side, the RedHawks’ offense leans on efficiency over explosives; they can stay inside the number if they protect the ball and finish red-zone trips with touchdowns, not field goals.
Field position and hidden yards matter here: Ohio’s special teams have been net-positive over the last month, while Miami (OH) has been inconsistent on punt coverage. If the Bobcats win the starting-field-position battle, their compressed play sheet on short fields favors the home chalk.
Betting Trends & Market Notes
- Number held around Ohio −2.5 with slight juice to the favorite; books are cautious to move off the field goal.
- Total steady near 49.5; weather looks typical November MACtion with no major wind concerns at publish.
- Game pace projects modest—first-down success and third-and-short conversions will swing the total late.
Miami Ohio vs Ohio Prediction & Expert Pick
Lean: Ohio −2.5 (−115). The Bobcats’ QB run + special-teams edge nudges this toward a one-score home win; at less than a field goal, the favorite still holds value. For totals, modest lean to Under 49.5 if game script stays run-heavy on both sides.
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