The Miami (OH) Redhawks (6-4, 5-1 MAC) host the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-4, 3-3 MAC) in a crucial Mid-American Conference matchup. The Redhawks enter as 2.5-point favorites, with the total set at 42.5 points.

The Redhawks are riding a five-game winning streak, averaging 35 points during this stretch. Senior RB Keyon Mozee has recorded 100+ rushing yards in five consecutive games, while QB Brett Gabbert has thrown 13 touchdowns in the last five games.

Miami's defense ranks second in the MAC, allowing just 18.7 points per game, with that number dropping to 13.8 during their winning streak.

Northern Illinois counters with the conference's top rushing attack (220 yards per game) and best scoring defense. Freshman Telly Johnson Jr has emerged as their primary back, posting multiple 100-yard games with two rushing scores.

Key Matchup: NIU's rushing offense vs Miami's 4th-ranked run defense (136.8 yards allowed per game).

Best Bet: Over 42.5 points (-110)

• Northern Illinois has hit the Over in three straight games
• Miami has gone Over in 4 of their last 6 games
• Both offenses are performing well recently
• Past matchups suggest scoring potential above the total

The game kicks off at 8pm ET at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio, with ESPN broadcasting the contest.

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