Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 8

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The Western Michigan Broncos (3-5) visit Fred C. Yager Stadium to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks (4-5) on Oct. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Oxford.

are betting favorites in Week 8, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) is total points.

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Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 8

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Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Miami (OH) will win this game with 57.9% confidence.

Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Spread Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Miami (OH) will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Michigan and Miami (OH), plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games (+4.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 away games (+3.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 8 away games (+1.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.60 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the 1H Spread in their last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 89% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+5.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Western Michigan has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Western Michigan is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Western Michigan is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Western Michigan is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Miami (OH) Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Miami (OH) has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Miami (OH) is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Miami (OH) is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Miami (OH) is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

    Western Michigan Skill Players have averaged 21.7 yards per reception (260 yards/12 catches) on 3rd and long this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.0

    Western Michigan Skill Players have averaged 17.9 yards per reception (679 yards/38 catches) on 3rd and long since last season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.1

    Western Michigan Kickers have kicked off 0.6 times per game since last season– 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

    Western Michigan RBs have caught just 34 of 61 passes (56% Reception Pct) since last season– 3rd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 74%

    Western Michigan Kickers have kicked off 1.2 times per game this season– 4th worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5

    Miami (OH) Offensive Stats & Trends

    Miami (OH) WRs have averaged 20.9 yards per reception (1,568 yards/75 catches) on 1st down since last season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.9

    Miami (OH) WRs have averaged 21.8 yards per reception (305 yards/14 catches) on 1st down this season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.7

    Miami (OH) RBs have not rushed for a 0 TD on 96 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations since last season– tied for worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 23.5

    Miami (OH) Skill Players have averaged 17.5 yards per reception (2,221 yards/127 catches) on 1st down since last season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.8

    Miami (OH) RBs have averaged 2.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (138 yards / 47 touches) in the 4th quarter this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5

    Western Michigan Broncos Defensive Stats & Trends

    Western Michigan has averaged a sack every 6.7 pass attempts (47 Pass Attempts/7 Sacks) in the Red Zone since last season– 3rd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 15.8

    Western Michigan has allowed just 14.1 receiving yards per game (267/19) to RBs since last season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 26.8

    Western Michigan has allowed 2.5 touchdowns per interception (5 TDs allowed, and 2 INT) in the Red Zone this season– tied for 5th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 10.0

    Western Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 135 of 648 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) since last season– 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.

    Western Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 4 of 77 attempts (5%) on 3rd and long since last season– 4th worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 10%

    Miami (OH) RedHawks Defensive Stats & Trends

    Miami (OH) has tackled opponents for a loss on 30 of 112 rushing attempts (27% TFL%) in the Red Zone since last season– 3rd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%.

    Miami (OH) has tackled opponents for a loss on 30 of 112 rushing attempts (27% TFL%) in the Red Zone since last season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 15%.

    Miami (OH) has allowed 17 rushing TDs on 112 carries (6.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since last season– 5th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.7

    Miami (OH) has tackled opponents for a loss on 137 of 682 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) since last season– tied for 5th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.

    Miami (OH) has allowed 96.8 rushing yards per game (581/6) this season– 5th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 155.8


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