Ohio Bobcats Face UMass Minutemen in Week 13 MACtion Showdown

ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio Bobcats are set to host the UMass Minutemen in a pivotal Week 13 matchup of the Mid-American Conference on Tuesday night. With kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Peden Stadium, the Bobcats are looking to secure a victory that could impact their chances for the MAC title game.

Ohio enters the game with a record of 6-4 and is currently tied for second place in the conference. The Bobcats are heavily favored, with the latest odds putting them as 33.5-point favorites over UMass, who has struggled significantly this season. The Minutemen are winless, holding a record of 0-10 overall and 0-6 in MAC play during their inaugural season in the conference.

If Ohio wins, it will prepare them for a crucial matchup against Buffalo in Week 14, potentially determining their fate in the conference standings. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 53.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair.

“We are confident heading into this game,” said Ohio head coach. “This is an important matchup for us, and we need to capitalize on our opportunities.”

Sports analysts suggest that Ohio’s offense has the potential to exploit UMass’s defensive weaknesses, which may lead to a game that easily surpasses the over/under. SportsLine’s model, which has simulated the game 10,000 times, predicts the total score will go over 53.5 points, forecasting about 55 combined points in the process.

As UMass seeks to turn its season around, all eyes will be on whether they can finally get into the win column against Ohio. Fans and bettors alike are eager to see how this match unfolds on CBS Sports Network.