Free NCAA Pick: Miami (OH) vs. Northwestern Odds
Looking for Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Northwestern Wildcats free NCAA Week 1 picks & NCAA odds? NCAA betting sees the RedHawks taking on the Wildcats on Saturday, August 31st at the Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Cappers Picks provides complimentary NCAA handicapping picks all season long including all NCAA Week 1 games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Miami (OH) Northwestern matchup.
2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Northwestern Wildcats (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Miami (OH) +2.5 | Northwestern -2.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Miami (OH) +122 | Northwestern -147
College Football Betting Total: O/U 40
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RedHawks vs. Wildcats Gameday
Get ready for the thrill of NCAA Week 1 action! We’re diving deep into the Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Northwestern Wildcats showdown, and I’ve got some hot handicapping insights for you. This game is set for Saturday, August 31st, at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL. The RedHawks are getting +2.5 points on the spread, while Northwestern is favored by -2.5.
If you’re eyeing the moneyline, Miami (OH) sits at +122, and Northwestern at -147. With the total set at 40, this matchup could go either way, but the smart money might just be on a tight, low-scoring battle.
Miami (OH) RedHawks
Miami (OH) enters the season with a 72.3% chance of being bowl-eligible, according to their 90th-place ranking in our pre-season power rankings. Last season, the RedHawks finished with an 11-3 overall record, including going 7-2 on the road and 4-1 at home. They were favored in eight of their 14 games and went 7-1 as the favorite and 4-2 as the underdog.
Currently, the RedHawks have a 20.7% chance of winning the Mid-American Conference, where they are the +240 second-favorite behind the implied odds of 29%. They have a 50% chance of making it to the Mid-American Conference Championship, the best odds among all teams in the conference.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats
Last season, Miami (OH) was 48th in the country in scoring, averaging 25.6 points per game. The RedHawks were more effective on the ground, averaging 160.1 rushing yards per game, which ranked 48th nationally, while their passing game averaged just 165.4 yards per game, placing them 101st in the country. Quarterback Brett Gabbert returns after throwing for 1,634 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. He completed 59% of his passes and had a passer rating of 101.2.
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Kenny Tracy is the top returning running back for Miami (OH), having rushed for 250 yards last season. The RedHawks have also added Dylan Downing from Purdue, who ran for 211 yards last year. In the receiving corps, Cade McDonald returns after putting up 355 yards last season, and the team has added transfer Andre Johnson from Arizona State.
Miami (OH) was really good on the defensive side of the ball last year, allowing just 15.9 points per game, which was the 8th best mark in the country. They were solid against the run, giving up 133.1 rushing yards per game, and their pass defense was just outside the top-50, allowing 198.2 passing yards per contest. Opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 76 (21st), and the RedHawks held them to a completion percentage of 59% (55th).
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern enters the season with a 50.6% chance of being bowl-eligible, according to our pre-season power rankings, which place them 57th in the nation. However, their chances of winning the Big Ten are slim, with just a 0.1% chance of claiming the conference title. In the futures market, the Wildcats are long shots at +33840 to win the Big Ten, ranking 17th out of 18 teams in the conference.
Last season, Northwestern finished with an 8-5 overall record, going 6-2 at home and 2-3 on the road. They were the underdog in 10 of their 13 games, going 6-4 in those matchups. The Wildcats are looking to build on their bowl appearance from last season.
Northwestern Wildcats Stats
Cam Porter, who rushed for 651 yards last season, is the top returning running back for Northwestern. The Wildcats’ rushing attack, however, ranked 113th in the nation, averaging just 105.5 yards per game. In the passing game, they averaged 202 yards per game, placing them 80th nationally. Northwestern’s overall offensive output was 22.1 points per game, ranking 75th in the country.
At the quarterback position, Ryan Hilinski is the top returning player, having thrown for 88 yards and one touchdown last season. The Wildcats also brought in Mike Wright from Mississippi State, who threw for 453 yards last season. Northwestern is looking to improve their passing game this season to complement their running game and boost their overall offensive production.
Northwestern’s defense was solid last season, allowing 22.5 points per game, which ranked 32nd in the nation. They were particularly strong against the pass, giving up just 182.9 passing yards per game (33rd). However, they struggled to stop the run, allowing 158.9 rushing yards per game, which was 102nd in the country. Overall, the Wildcats were better at limiting big plays in the passing game than stopping the run.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Northwestern Wildcats are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Miami (OH) RedHawks are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Northwestern Wildcats have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Miami (OH) RedHawks’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-3.
- The Northwestern Wildcats’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Miami (OH) +2.5
Our projections have Miami (OH) winning their week one matchup against Northwestern by a score of 21-17. Miami (OH) comes into the game as the +2.5 point underdogs, making them a good pick to cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 40 points, we recommend taking the under, as our projections have the combined score at 38 points.
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