Predictions, Odds, and Best Bets for Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Game on November 19th

• The Miami (OH) Redhawks seek a sixth straight win when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies Tuesday night 
• These teams rank 1-2 in scoring defense in the Mid-American Conference
• Read below for Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) betting line, prediction and pick

The red-hot Miami (OH) Redhawks (6-4, 5-1 MAC) seek their sixth win in a row Tuesday night when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-4, 3-3 MAC).

Despite the Redhawks dusting Mid-American Conference foes — they’ve won five straight MAC contests, scoring better than 30 points and winning by double digits in four of those contests — they’re just a slight home favorite in the college football odds.

With the top scoring defense in the MAC, and winners of two in a row themselves, are the Huskies on an upset watch?

Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Odds

Miami (OH) sports just a 2-3 home record this year, perhaps part of the reason they are just 2.5-point favorites. They’re also right behind the Huskies in scoring defense, which has brought the total down to 42.5 points.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm ET at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio, with ESPN carrying the broadcast.

Odds as of November 18 at 10pm ET. Be sure to check out the best Caesars Sportsbook promos before placing a bet on any Week 13 College Football matchup.

Redhawks Run to Top of MAC

After dropping four of five to start the campaign, it’s been a swift turning of the tides for the Redhawks.

They crushed Kent State 34-7 last time out, their fifth straight win, all conference games, placing them in a three-way logjam at the top of the MAC, with Ohio and Bowling Green.

Their offensive output is misleading, as they rank Bottom-4 in scoring in the MAC at 24.3 points per game, but they’ve been a juggernaut during this run, averaging 35 points per game.

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— #MACtion (@MACSports) November 14, 2024

Notably, senior running back Keyon Mozee has been consistently dominant, rushing for at least 100 yards in each of the last five games.

That’s helped senior QB Brett Gabbert pick apart defenses through the air. Gabbert has 13 TD tosses over the last five games vs five in the first five games of the season.

Defensively, they are second only to Northern Illinois allowing 18.7 points per game, but that’s down to a slim 13.8 points per contest during this streak.

Northern Illinois Can Spoil Party

The Huskies are coming off a back-to-back double digit wins over Western Michigan and Akron, with their offense putting up an average of 35.5 points per game.

Northern Illinois is powered by the top running game in the conference, churning out nearly 220 yards per contest.

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— #MACtion (@MACSports) November 7, 2024

Freshman Telly Johnson Jr has stepped into the lead back role for the injured Antario Brown, and he’s been dynamite, running for 100+ plus yards in two games, with two rushing scores.

We’re going to find out just how stout Miami’s run defense really is in the key matchup for this one, as it ranks fourth in the MAC, allowing 136.8 yards per game.

Defensively, Northern Illinois ranks Top 2 in both passing and rushing yards allowed, and is the team that could slow down a surging Redhawks’ offense.

Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Prediction

Miami (OH) poses a similar attack to Northern Illinois’ previous opponent to Akron, Western Michigan. They rank first in offensive passing efficiency (Miami is Top 5) and they were able to put up 28 points in a loss.

Both offenses are currently humming, and it feels like a reasonable number that can be hit.

Northern Illinois has cashed the Over in three straight games, while the Redhawks have seen the Over go 4-1-1 over its last six contests.

• Pick: Over 42.5 points  (-110)

The Northern Illinois Huskies will face off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks in a highly anticipated college football game on November 19th. Both teams are coming off strong performances in recent weeks, making this matchup one to watch for fans and bettors alike.

The Huskies have had a solid season so far, with a record of 6-4 overall and 5-1 in conference play. They are currently riding a three-game winning streak and have shown a strong offense led by quarterback Rocky Lombardi. Lombardi has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns this season, making him a key player to watch in this game.

On the other side, the RedHawks have also had a successful season, with a record of 7-3 overall and 5-1 in conference play. They are coming off a dominant win against Bowling Green and have shown a balanced offense and strong defense throughout the season. Quarterback Brett Gabbert has been a standout player for Miami, throwing for over 2,000 yards and 16 touchdowns.

In terms of predictions for this game, it is expected to be a close matchup between two evenly matched teams. The odds currently favor Miami (OH) by a slim margin, but Northern Illinois has shown they are capable of pulling off upsets this season. Both teams have strong offenses and defenses, so it could come down to which team can make the most plays on both sides of the ball.

As for best bets, taking the over on total points scored in this game could be a good option, as both teams have shown they can put up points in bunches. Additionally, betting on Northern Illinois to cover the spread or even pull off the upset could also be a smart play given their recent success.

Overall, this game is shaping up to be an exciting and competitive matchup between two talented teams. Fans and bettors alike should keep a close eye on this game as it unfolds on November 19th.