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The Hometown Lenders Bahamas Bowl sees the UAB Blazers and the Miami (OH) RedHawks hit the field on Friday, December 16, 2022. The matchup starts at 11:30 AM ET and airs on ESPN.
The RedHawks are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +10) against the Blazers (with an over/under of 44 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for UAB vs. Miami (OH)
- Game Day: Friday, December 16, 2022
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: ,
- Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazers | -10 | -110 | -110 | 44 | -110 | -110 | -390 | +300 |
UAB Betting Insights
- Miami (OH)’s ATS record is 5-7-0 this year.
- When they have played as at least 10-point underdogs this year, the RedHawks are 1-1 against the spread.
- In Miami (OH)’s 12 games with a set total, three have hit the over (25%).
UAB Stats & Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, UAB ranks 30th in the FBS with 442.3 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 57th in total defense (368.0 yards allowed per contest).
- UAB is putting up 30.6 points per game on offense, which ranks them 53rd in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 40th, allowing 23.4 points per game.
- UAB is averaging 199.1 passing yards per game on offense this year (105th in the FBS), and is giving up 196.8 passing yards per game (28th) on defense.
- Offensively, UAB has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by totaling 243.2 per game. The Blazers rank 95th on defense (171.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
- UAB is averaging a 43.8% third-down conversion rate on offense (32nd in the FBS), and ranks 97th on defense with a 41.7% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- UAB has forced 16 total turnovers (60th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 15 times (45th in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 56th-ranked in college football.
UAB’s Best Players
- Dylan Hopkins has thrown for 1,716 yards (171.6 ypg) to lead UAB, completing 62.8% of his passes and recording nine touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 108 rushing yards on 45 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- DeWayne McBride has 1,710 rushing yards on 233 carries with 19 touchdowns.
- Jermaine Brown Jr. has piled up 832 yards on 142 attempts, scoring six times.
- Trea Shropshire has hauled in 35 catches for 740 yards (74.0 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Tejhaun Palmer has caught 27 passes for 461 yards (51.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Samario Rudolph’s 14 catches have yielded 262 yards and two touchdowns.
- Drew Tuazama has racked up four sacks to pace the team, while also picking up five TFL and 24 tackles.
- Noah Wilder, UAB’s leading tackler, has 93 tackles and four TFL this year.
- Jaylen Key has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 58 tackles, three TFL, and one pass defended to his name.
Miami (OH) Betting Insights
- So far this year, Miami (OH) has compiled a 5-7-0 record against the spread.
- Miami (OH) is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 10 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Miami (OH)’s 12 games with a set total.
Miami (OH) Stats & Insights
- Miami (OH)’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, putting up 294.0 total yards per game, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 58th with 368.5 total yards allowed per contest.
- Miami (OH) ranks 19th-worst in points per game (20.3), but it has been better defensively, ranking 34th in the FBS with 22.5 points allowed per contest.
- Miami (OH)’s passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 156.2 passing yards per game, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 84th with 235.8 passing yards allowed per contest.
- With 137.8 rushing yards per game on offense, Miami (OH) ranks 85th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 40th, allowing 132.8 rushing yards per contest.
- Miami (OH)’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering a 32.4% third-down percentage, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 67th with a 38.7% third-down rate allowed.
- Miami (OH) has excelled in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +7 ranks 20th-best in the FBS, with 16 forced turnovers (60th in the nation) and nine turnovers committed (sixth in the nation).
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Aveon Smith has thrown for 1,021 yards on 84-of-171 passing with seven touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 501 yards and six rushing touchdowns.
- Keyon Mozee has totaled 434 yards on 98 carries with two touchdowns.
- Mac Hippenhammer has collected 53 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 733 (61.1 yards per game). He’s been targeted zero times and has eight touchdowns.
- Miles Marshall has caught 23 passes and compiled 377 receiving yards (41.9 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jack Coldiron’s zero targets have resulted in 21 receptions for 256 yards.
- Brian Ugwu has collected five sacks to pace the team, while also recording 10 TFL, 34 tackles, and one interception.
- Miami (OH)’s tackle leader, Ryan McWood, has 126 tackles, four TFL, and one interception this year.
- Yahsyn McKee has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 32 tackles and six passes defended to his name.
