Miami (OH) vs Fresno St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ Arizona Bowl

Fresno State helmet in the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship against Boise State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Fresno State won 19-16. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
(AP Photo/Steve Conner)
  • Fresno St is a -4.5 point favorite vs. Miami (OH)
  • Miami Ohio vs. Fresno State Total (Over/Under): 42.5 points
  • Arizona Bowl TV Channel: CW

Miami Ohio (7-6) visit Arizona Stadium to take on Fresno State (8-4) on Dec. 27 in Tucson, AZ. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm EST.

Fresno St is a betting favorite in the Arizona Bowl, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Miami Ohio vs. Fresno State Over/Under is 42.5 total points.

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Miami Ohio vs. Fresno State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Miami Ohio+4.5 -11042.5 -110155
Fresno State -4.5 -11042.5 -110-190

Miami Ohio vs Fresno State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Fresno State will win this game with 59.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Miami (OH) and Fresno St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Miami Ohio vs Fresno State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Miami (OH) will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Miami (OH) have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.62 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+1.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+6.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Fresno State have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.75 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.55 Units / 24% ROI)

Miami Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record

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

  • Miami Ohio is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • Miami Ohio is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • Miami Ohio is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

Fresno State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Fresno St iss 6-6 against the spread this college football season (-0.6 Units / -4.56% ROI).

  • Fresno State is 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.25 Units / 40.96% ROI
  • Fresno State is 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.75 Units / -20.75% ROI
  • Fresno State is 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.41% ROI

Miami Ohio: Keys to the Game vs. Fresno State

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.6% of 351 attempts this season — 8th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State have thrown one TD on 68 pass attempts in the 4th quarter this season– 8th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.9

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.6% of 351 attempts this season — 8th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts this season — T-4th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Fresno State RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 51 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations last season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.9

Fresno State have averaged just 9.9 yards per completion (1,840 yards/186 completions) this season– T-7th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Fresno State: Keys to the Game vs. Miami Ohio

Miami (OH) was winless (0-4) when allowing 22 or more points last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259

Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .591

Miami (OH) was 8-2 (.800) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .570

Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Matchup Notes for Miami Ohio vs. Fresno State

Miami (OH) was winless (0-4) when allowing 22 or more points last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259

Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .591

Miami (OH) was 8-2 (.800) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .570

Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.6% of 351 attempts this season — 8th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State have thrown one TD on 68 pass attempts in the 4th quarter this season– 8th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.9

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.6% of 351 attempts this season — 8th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts this season — T-4th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Fresno State RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 51 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations last season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.9

Fresno State have averaged just 9.9 yards per completion (1,840 yards/186 completions) this season– T-7th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Miami Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.6% of 351 attempts this season — 8th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State have thrown one TD on 68 pass attempts in the 4th quarter this season– 8th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.9

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.6% of 351 attempts this season — 8th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts this season — T-4th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Fresno State RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 51 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations last season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.9

Fresno State have averaged just 9.9 yards per completion (1,840 yards/186 completions) this season– T-7th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Fresno State Offensive Stats & Trends

Miami (OH) was winless (0-4) when allowing 22 or more points last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259

Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .591

Miami (OH) was 8-2 (.800) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .570

Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Miami Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.6% of 351 attempts this season — 8th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State have thrown one TD on 68 pass attempts in the 4th quarter this season– 8th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.9

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.6% of 351 attempts this season — 8th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts this season — T-4th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Fresno State RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 51 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations last season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.9

Fresno State have averaged just 9.9 yards per completion (1,840 yards/186 completions) this season– T-7th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Fresno State Defensive Stats & Trends

Miami (OH) was winless (0-4) when allowing 22 or more points last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259

Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .591

Miami (OH) was 8-2 (.800) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .570

Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628


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