The Miami RedHawks (1-6) are seeking to put an end to a six-game losing streak as they take on the Western Michigan Broncos (3-3). The MAC’s second-leading receiver, Daniel Braverman (714 yards, 9 TDs), will be featured in this game. It will air Saturday, Oct 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET on ESP3.
In last week’s matchup, Western Michigan dominated Ohio 49-14. Jamauri Bogan had a great game running the ball in the victory, rushing nine times for 135 yards and one TD. Miami (OH) is hoping for a different outcome after struggling mightily against Northern Illinois 45-12. Fred McRae IV had a quality performance for the RedHawks, grabbing two receptions for 43 yards and one TD.
The odds between the Broncos and the RedHawks are even this week, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable currently.
Sitting at 3-3 Straight Up (SU) and 4-2 Against The Spread (ATS), the Broncos will look to improve heading into Week 8. The Western Michigan running game is averaging 215.2 rushing yards during its last five matchups. During their last five games, the Broncos have also improved their pass coverage, giving up an average of 234.8 passing yards. The Broncos hope to continue the trend of torching Miami (OH)’s defense during the second quarter, when they allow 11.3 points per game. Western Michigan’s special teams squad is a force to be reckoned with. They average 129.8 return yards per game, 12th in Division I.
Over on the other sideline, the RedHawks head into Week 8 with records of 3-4 ATS and 1-6 SU. Passing the ball has resulted in very positive outcomes for the RedHawks, who average the 21st-best yards per pass in the nation with 13.9.
Predictions: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan
Notes
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Michigan’s last 7 games.
Western Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Western Michigan is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 6 games at home.
Western Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami (Ohio).
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Western Michigan.
Miami (OH) is 1-0 SU when leading at the half this season. Western Michigan is 3-0 SU when taking a lead into halftime.
Western Michigan is only 1-2 SU in games where it wins the turnover battle, and an even 1-1 SU when losing the turnover battle.
