The Miami RedHawks host the Buffalo Bulls at Fred C. Yager Stadium this week in a clash between two MAC teams. Buffalo (3-4) has shown few signs of life this season, and given that it has lost its last three games, that doesn’t seem likely to change any time soon. The game will begin Thursday, Oct 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESP3.
Miami (OH) lost big against Western Michigan 35-13 last week. Sam Martin had an outstanding performance in the loss, totaling six receptions for 134 yards. Buffalo is hoping for another victory like last week’s performance, when it routed Ohio 41-17. Jordan Johnson had a big game on the ground for the Bulls, gaining 147 yards and two TDs on 28 carries. Marcus McGill finished with 81 receiving yards on eight receptions.
The RedHawks, a nine-point underdog, will be looking to defend their home field when Buffalo comes to town.
Heading into Week 9 of the college football season, the RedHawks are 1-7 Straight Up (SU) and 4-4 Against The Spread (ATS). Over their last five games, the RedHawks have records of 0-5 SU and 2-3 ATS. The RedHawks have a strong passing game with an average of 14.1 yards per pass, good enough for 16th in the country.
On the other side, the Bulls have a record of 5-2 ATS and 3-4 SU. The Bulls went 2-3 SU and 3-2 ATS over the last five games. Buffalo might prepare to toss the ball frequently. Offenses have picked apart the pass defense of the RedHawks, which allows a completion percentage of 65.2%, 109th in the nation. Shifting to the other side of the ball, the Buffalo defense can dominate if it takes advantage of some favorable matchups. Turnovers could allow the Bulls to slide by the RedHawks, who are 125th in the country in giveaways with 2.9 per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Buffalo
Notes
Miami (Ohio) is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Miami (Ohio) is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games at home.
Miami (Ohio) is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)’s last 6 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami (Ohio)’s last 10 games when playing Buffalo.
Miami (Ohio) is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Buffalo.
Miami (Ohio) is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo.
Miami (Ohio) is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Buffalo.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami (Ohio)’s last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo.
Miami (Ohio) is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Buffalo.
Buffalo is 3-0 SU when leading at the start of the 4th quarter this season. Miami (OH) is 1-0 SU when leading after three quarters.
The Buffalo rush defense is ranked 64th in the country, and will look to contain the 119th-ranked ground attack of Miami (OH).
