Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Miami RedHawks Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Miami RedHawks

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Yager Stadium in Oxford, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: RedHawks (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Miami RedHawks (3-3) will go up against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-5) at Yager Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Eastern Michigan is 13.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 48.5.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles head into this matchup 2-5 for this season. In their last matchup, the Eagles took the field against the NIU Huskies and walked away with a win by a score of 16-10. In the running game, the Eagles conceded 238 yards on 39 attempts, which is 6.1 yards per run allowed. Eastern Michigan gave up 11 completions on 26 attempts for 94 yards, and a completion rate of 42.3%. In all, they tallied 70 plays which gave them a total of 296 yards. The Eastern Michigan Eagles ended up running the ball 38 different times and tallied 149 yards, earning them an average of 3.9 yards per tote.

The Eagles have earned 2,561 yards in total for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Eastern Michigan has earned 8 touchdowns via the pass and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 4 different times. Eastern Michigan has accrued 142 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 41 infractions for 359 yds. As a unit they average 154.0 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 75th in D-1. In terms of scoring, the Eastern Michigan Eagles have an average of 23.7 points per outing.

The Eagles are ranked 122nd in D-1 regarding team defense, conceding 32.0 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 6.2 yards per rushing attempt and 249.6 rushing yards per contest on the year. During this campaign, they have given up 1,747 yards on the ground through 7 games. When talking about passing yardage, the Eagles have conceded 1,445 yards which has them ranked 100th in Division 1. They have conceded 206.4 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 58.2%. Overall, they are giving up 456.0 yards/contest ranking them 130th in Division 1. They have given up 11 touchdowns through the air as well as 17 touchdowns on the ground.

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The RedHawks step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the RedHawks walked away with a victory by a final of 20-7 against the Akron Zips. Miami gave up 25 attempts on the ground for 62 yds (2.5 yds per rush). The RedHawks secondary allowed a completion rate of 53.8%, surrendering 211 yards on 21 out of 39 passing. The RedHawks ended up finishing with 350 yards while running 67 plays (5.2 yds per play). Miami rushed for 3.6 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 147 yards on 41 attempts.

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the RedHawks currently rank 100th in the nation by scoring 23.0 PPG. The Miami RedHawks are averaging 345.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 104th in college football. The Miami offense has 363 penalty yds on 39 violations, which ranks them 55th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 6 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumbles and they have been able to earn 105 1st downs. For the season thus far, the RedHawks have a total of 1,180 passing yards not to mention an average of 196.7 passing yards per contest, which has them sitting 99th in college football. They hold an average of 148.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 890 yards overall.

The RedHawks are relinquishing 20.7 PPG, which has them 46th in the nation. Miami has allowed a total of 784 rushing yards (130.7 yards/game) in addition to 6 touchdowns rushing this year. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns via the pass as well as 190.7 yards per game, which puts them in 37th in college football. The RedHawks defense has participated in 407 plays, which has them ranked 80th in Division 1. Their defense has 1 fumble recovered and 7 picks so far this season. Overall, they have relinquished 124 pts.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/RedHawks college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Eagles +13.5

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