Northwestern vs. Miami (OH) Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – August 31, 2024

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The Miami (OHꦏ) RedHawks (0-0) will look to upset the Northwestern Wildcats (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at L🗹anny and Sharon Martin Athletics Facility. The line foreshadows a close game, with the Wildcats favored by 2.5 points. An over/under of 40.5 points has been set for the contest.

Northwestern vs. Miami (OH) Favorite, Moneyline, Total

Spread favorite: Wildcats (-2.5)

Moneyline: Wildcats (-155), RedHawks (+130)

Total: 40.5 points

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How to Watch Northwestern vs. Miami (OH)

When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET

Location: Lanny and Sharon Martin Athletics Facility in Evanston, Illinois

TV: BTN

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Northwestern 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	202 (2626)	96
Rush yards	101.9 (1325)	121
Points scored	22.1 (287)	93
Pass yards against	182.9 (2378)	15
Rush yards against	157.8 (2052)	80
Points allowed	22.5 (293)	40

Northwestern 2023 Betting Info

The Wildcats won nine games against the spread last season, failing to cover three times.

Last season, six Wildcats games went over the point total.

The average total the Wildcats had set in games last year was 2.5 more points than this outing’s point total.

Northwestern Home/Away Splits (2023)

	Overall	Home	Away
Point Total AVG	43.0	42.6	43.4
Implied Total AVG	26.7	26.3	27.2
ATS Record	9-3-0	6-1-0	3-2-0
Over/Under Record	6-6-0	4-3-0	2-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record	2-0	2-0	0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record	5-5	3-2	2-3

Northwestern’s Offense vs. Miami (OH)’s Defense (2023)

The Wildcats conceded the -3-most sacks in college football last year (51), and are facing the pass rush ranked 20th, the RedHawks’ (35).

Northwestern ranked 126th in the FBS averaging 2.9 yards per carry last year. Miami (OH) gave up 3.6 per rushing attempt (25th in college football).

The Wildcats’ offense was 106th in the FBS last year at 22.1 points per game. They will be facing the RedHawks’ defense, which allowed 15.9 per game (seventh in college football).

Northwestern was 124th in college football last year, racking up 303.9 yards per game, while Miami (OH) ranked 26th in yards allowed (330.4).

Miami (OH) 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	165.4 (2316)	121
Rush yards	158.1 (2213)	65
Points scored	25.6 (359)	62
Pass yards against	198.2 (2775)	27
Rush yards against	132.2 (1851)	36
Points allowed	15.9 (223)	7

Miami (OH) 2023 Betting Info

The RedHawks beat the spread 10 times in 13 games last season.

Out of the 13 RedHawks’ games last season, four hit the over.

The Wildcats’ average point total in matchups last year was 43.0, 2.5 points higher than the over/under in this game.

Miami (OH) Home/Away Splits (2023)

	Overall	Home	Away
Point Total AVG	42.5	41.3	43.1
Implied Total AVG	25.9	25.0	26.3
ATS Record	10-3-0	3-1-0	7-2-0
Over/Under Record	4-9-0	0-4-0	4-5-0
Moneyline Favorite Record	7-0	3-0	4-0
Moneyline Underdog Record	3-3	0-1	3-2

Miami (OH)’s Offense vs. Northwestern’s Defense (2023)

The RedHawks averaged 165.4 yards through the air per game last season (121st in the FBS). The Wildcats were 15th, giving up 182.9 passing yards.

Miami (OH) averaged 323.5 yards per game to rank 110th in the FBS a season ago. They will be up against a Northwestern defense that ranked 36th, giving up 340.8 yards per game last year.

The RedHawks’ offense was 79th in the FBS last year at 25.6 points per game. They will be facing the Wildcats’ defense, which gave up 22.5 per game (40th in college football).

Miami (OH)’s red-zone percentage was 94.1% a year ago (fifth in the FBS), while Northwestern allowed a score on 80% of its opponents’ red-zone appearances (38th in college football).

Northwestern vs. Miami (OH) Prediction and Pick

Our prediction for Northwe൩stern vs. Miami (OH) is the Wildcats (-155 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over at 40.5 points.