Wednesday MACtion Odds, Picks & Predictions – Central Michigan vs Ohio, Buffalo vs Miami

Miami (Oh) RedHawks defensive back Jacquez Warren (6) celebrates after tackling Cincinnati Bearcats running back Ryan Montgomery (22) during the second half of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Miami RedHawks at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Miami (Oh) won 31-24.Wednesday’s MACtion slate features two games across the ESPN networksCentral Michigan battles Ohio, while Buffalo takes on Miami (OH)Read below for our Wednesday MACtion predictions for the two-game slate

The final Wednesday MAction slate of the 2023 college football season features two matchups on November 15th. Central Michigan faces Ohio in Athens at 7 pm ET on ESPNU, while Buffalo takes on Miami (OH) at the same time in Oxford on ESPN2.

ESPN Sportsbook has launched, which means you can bet on both these games at the official ESPN betting app. We’ve got predictions for both Central Michigan vs Ohio and Buffalo vs Miami, plus details on how you can use our ESPN Bet promo code to get a sweet sign-up offer.

Let’s get into the Wednesday MACtion odds and offer you our picks for the two-game slate.

Central Michigan vs Ohio Odds

The latest ESPN Bet odds for MACtion display Ohio has a heavy -400 moneyline favorite vs Central Michigan, implying there is an 80% chance the Bobcats secure the victory.

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Central Michigan vs Ohio Prediction

The Ohio Bobcats (7-3) host the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-5) as 10-point favorites at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio on Wednesday night. Ohio is coming off a 20-10 victory at Buffalo, while Central Michigan lost 38-28 at Western Michigan last week.

In the college football public betting trends, the Chippewas are receiving 43% of the ATS money with only 27% of bets, indicating some potential sharp action. Even though these teams are having different types of seasons, Central Michigan has won each of the last six matchups against Ohio plus the last four games played in Athens.

OUr linebackers led the way. Bryce and Keye combined for 25 tackles last week against Buffalo 🤝#OUohyeah pic.twitter.com/3UxnF6d2We

— Ohio Football (@OhioFootball) November 14, 2023

If CMU hopes to pull the upset on the road, they will need to rely on their efficient run game, which is averaging 164.8 yards per game. That’s easier said than done when they will be facing one of the top rushing defenses in the nation (95.3 ypg).

While there may be some big-money bettors backing CMU at +11, keep in mind this line opened all the way down at +8. This Ohio defense is the real deal, limiting seven of their opponents to 17 points or less while not giving up more than 30 points in a single game.

Given Ohio’s ability to blow this one open, we’re going to target the Bobcats’ team total at 28.5. Ohio is still being undervalued given their offensive firepower, as the Bobcats’ team total has cashed the “over” in three straight games. With CMU’s defense allowing over 400 yards per game, the Bobcats should get to 30 points at home.

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Buffalo vs Miami (OH) Odds

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Buffalo	+8.5 (-110)	+280	Over 39.5 (-115)
Miami (OH)	-8.5 (-110)	-350	Under 39.5 (-105)

Miami Ohio is a -350 moneyline favorite in the Wednesday MACtion odds at ESPN, meaning they have 78% implied probability to win the game outright. Make sure to use promo code DIME when signing up to wager at ESPN Bet.

Buffalo vs Miami Ohio Pick

The second MACtion game on Wednesday features a similar spread to the first game, as Miami Ohio (8-2) is a 9-point favorite over Buffalo (7-3) at Yager Stadium. The surging RedHawks have won eight of their last nine games, while the Bulls have won three of their six conference games so far.

There’s one clear mismatch in this game, which makes us hesitant to back the Bulls as underdogs. Miami Ohio has a top-five rushing offense (160.7 ypg) and faces a Buffalo defense giving up more than 175 rushing yards per game and 5.0 yards per carry to MAC opponents.

Home Finale with a chance to clinch the MAC East coming soon🤫#RiseUpRedHawks | 🎓🏆 pic.twitter.com/elsibm097G

— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) November 14, 2023

Offensively, the Buffs will need to air it out in this one, as they face an elite Bobcats’ rushing defense holding opponents to 2.7 yards per carry and 85.0 rushing yards per game. That’s not an ideal scenario with QB Cole Snyder only completing 56% of his passes for six TDs and five interceptions.

Synder’s completion percentage almost drops to below 50% on the road, and we don’t think Buffalo’s O-line will hold against a Bobcats’ D-line that is top-25 (nationally) in pass-rush efficiency, per PFF. Miami-OH are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games, and we think they continue this impressive streak at home.

Pick: Miami (OH) -8.5 (-110)

 

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