- Rutgers is a -15.5 point favorite vs. Miami (OH)
- Miami Ohio vs. Rutgers Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points
- TV Channel: PEAC
Miami Ohio (0-1) visit SHI Stadium to take on Rutgers (1-0) on Sep. 6 in Piscataway, NJ. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Rutgers is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).
The Miami Ohio vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 46.5 total points.
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Miami Ohio vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Miami Ohio | +15.5 -110 | 46.5 -110 | +500 |
| Rutgers | -15.5 -110 | 46.5 -110 | -700 |
Miami Ohio vs Rutgers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this game with 78.7% 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 Rutgers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Miami Ohio vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 64.5% 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 Ohio Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.45 Units / 34% ROI)
- Miami (OH) have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.85 Units / 61% ROI)
- Miami (OH) has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.85 Units / 10% ROI)
- Miami (OH) have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
- Miami (OH) have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+2.00 Units / 28% ROI)
Rutgers Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.25 Units / 29% ROI)
- Rutgers have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
Rutgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rutgers iss 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Rutgers is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 15.87% ROI
- Rutgers is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Rutgers is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Miami Ohio: Keys to the Game vs. Rutgers
Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays in the 2024 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .627
Miami (OH) was undefeated (7-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays in the 2024 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .592
Miami (OH) was 8-1 (.889) when rushing for more than 100 yards in the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .573
Miami (OH) was 8-1 (.889) when intercepting at least 1 pass in the 2024 season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .670
Rutgers: Keys to the Game vs. Miami Ohio
Rutgers was 6-4 (.600) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2024 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .431
Rutgers was 1-5 (.167) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2024 season– T-15th-worst in FBS; Average: .443
Rutgers was 1-5 (.167) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2024 season– T-8th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .482
Rutgers was 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .602
Matchup Notes for Miami Ohio vs. Rutgers
CJ Campbell (RUTG) has rushed for 10 or more yards on 27.3% of 11 carries this season — T-2nd-best of Qualified Big Ten Running Backs. Miami (OH)’s defense has allowed 10+ yards on just 4.7% of carries this season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Antwan Raymond (RUTG) has rushed for 10 or more yards on 21.4% of 14 carries this season — 5th-best of Qualified Big Ten Running Backs. Miami (OH)’s defense has allowed 10+ yards on just 4.7% of carries this season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Miami (OH)’s RBs has rushed for 21 yards on 10 carries (just 2.1 YPC) this season — T-3rd-worst among FBS RBs. Rutgers’s defense have allowed 6.5 YPC this season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.
Miami (OH)’s RBs has rushed for 21 yards on 10 carries (just 2.1 YPC) this season — T-3rd-worst among FBS RBs. Rutgers’s defense have allowed 6.5 YPC this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Miami (OH)’s RBs has rushed for 21 yards on 10 carries (just 2.1 YPC) this season — T-3rd-worst among FBS RBs. Rutgers’s defense have allowed 6.5 YPC this season — 5th-worst among P5 defenses.
Miami Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends
Miami (OH) Skill Players averaged 19.5 yards per reception (410 yards/21 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.2
Miami (OH) RBs have averaged 10.0 carries per game (10 carries / 1 games) this season– 2nd-lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 25.2
Miami (OH) Skill Players have averaged just 9.0 receptions per game (9/1) this season– T-5th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.3
Miami (OH) RBs have averaged 21.0 rushing yards per game (21/1) this season– 4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 128.8
Miami (OH) RBs have averaged 2.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (36 yards / 13 touches) this season– 7th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers TEs averaged just 6.8 yards per reception (191 yards/28 catches) in the 2024 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.6
Rutgers TEs have averaged just 6.8 yards per reception (204 yards/30 catches) since the 2024 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.2
Rutgers WRs have picked up first downs on 9 receptions on 1st down this season– T-most among FBS Teams
Rutgers TEs averaged just 6.8 yards per reception (191 yards/28 catches) in the 2024 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.2
Rutgers Skill Players have picked up first downs on 9 receptions on 1st down this season– 5th-most among FBS Teams
Miami Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends
Miami (OH) opponents averaged 46.2 Passing Attempts per TD (462 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) in the 2024 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.3
Miami (OH) opponents averaged 46.2 Passing Attempts per TD (462 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) in the 2024 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 20.6
Miami (OH) opponents has averaged 44.8 Passing Attempts per TD (493 Pass Attempts/11 Passing TDs) since the 2024 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 21.0
Miami (OH) allowed 10 touchdowns on 268 completions (26.8 Completions Per TD) in the 2024 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 12.5
Miami (OH) opponents averaged 42.3 Passing Attempts per TD (423 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 18.8
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers has allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 3 of their 31 carries (10%) this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 3%
Rutgers has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 8 of 31 carries (26%) this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 11%
Rutgers has allowed 6 TDs this season– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
Rutgers tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 60 rushing attempts (5% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
Rutgers has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 33 rushing attempts on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.
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