Jack Jones
Miami (Ohio)/Temple UNDER 45
I am siding with the UNDER in this game Wednesday between the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks and Temple Owls. Both teams are strong defensively, and I look for a defensive battle similar to the 23-3 game these two played in last season.
In that 23-3 Miami (Ohio) victory, these teams combined for only 624 total yards and 27 first downs. Unlike many of the other teams in the MAC, these are two squads that know how to shut down the opposition defensively.
Temple ranks 10th in the country in total defense (291.9 yards/game) while allowing a mere 12.8 points/game. Miami (Ohio) is a respectable 42nd in total defense (349.8 yards/game) while yielding 22.9 points/game.
The Redhawks have really stepped it up defensively of late, allowing 17.0 points/game over their last four. Temple is only yielding 12.0 points/game in their last four as well.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Owls last 8 games overall. The UNDER is 7-2 in Redhawks last 9 road games. The UNDER is 6-0 in Owls last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. The UNDER is 9-3 in Redhawks last 12 conference games. The UNDER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in this series. Bet the UNDER in this game Wednesday.