Tuesday Night College Football Preview: Miami Ohio RedHawks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies
The Northern Illinois Huskies (6-4) will travel to Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio, to take on the Miami Ohio RedHawks on Tuesday, November 19, at 8:00 PM ET in an appealing college football showdown. The RedHawks are slightly favored at home with a point spread of -2.5 (-120).
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
The Huskies have secured their last two victories by double digits, with their recent success being a 29-16 outing over the Akron Zips. After a strong 23-16 lead in the first half, they were able to coast in the second.
Ethan Hampton completed nine of his 16 passes for 105 yards and added a touchdown. Telly Johnson Jr. had 21 carries for 104 yards, which was a huge impact to their ground game.
Their total yardage was 439, while they allowed the Zips to get 255 yards. They were able to force the Zips into committing a turnover and hold possession of the ball for over 33 minutes.
The Huskies are averaging 25.8 points per game while allowing 18.5 from opponents. This is a solid spread, but it definitely does not leave much room for error on both sides of the ball.
Miami Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview
The RedHawks have won their last five games, making them a top pick for this upcoming matchup. In their recent win, they defeated the winless Kent State Golden Gophers 34-7.
Brett Gabbert put up good numbers, completing 10 of 22 passes for 202 yards and had two touchdowns. Keyon Mozee completed 19 carries totaling 196 yards with one touchdown. Together they have a good chance to take a strong run against the Huskies.
While the Golden Gophers did not put up much of a fight, the RedHawks were able to put this game out of reach quickly. This shows their offense can score in a hurry.
The RedHawks are averaging 24.3 points a game and allowing their opponents to get 18.7 in return. This is a similar spread to the Huskies’, which shows that both teams cannot falter on either side of the ball.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
The college football betting odds for the Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Miami Ohio RedHawks showdown has been offered through MyBookie. Current odds show the RedHawks favored by 2.5 points, while market trends predict they have a 59.5 percent chance of winning.
The Huskies do have some momentum heading into this matchup, but the RedHawks have been on a positive trajectory over their last five games. At home, the RedHawks appear to have a better edge and can likely get out to a good lead in the first half. Look for them to cover the spread.