Top 3 MACtion Betting Picks: Tuesday Night Football Returns to MAC Conference

Top 3 MACtion Betting Picks: Tuesday Night Football Returns to MAC Conference

By Michael Harrison

January 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM

The MAC (Mid-American Conference) returns to weeknight football with three promising betting opportunities this week. Here are the best value bets for Tuesday night MACtion:

Miami (OH) RedHawks -7.5 at Ohio Bobcats

  • Miami (4-4) enters with momentum after two straight wins and strong defensive performances
  • Ohio (1-7) has lost three straight, allowing 31+ points per game
  • RedHawks' superior talent should lead to a double-digit victory
  • Pick: Miami -7.5

Toledo Rockets -9.0 vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles

  • Toledo's two conference losses came by just 5 combined points
  • Rockets boast elite defense allowing only 18 points per game
  • Eastern Michigan averages 32 points but faces much tougher defense
  • Pick: Toledo -9.0

Northern Illinois +3.5 at Kent State

  • NIU perfect in conference play (4-0) vs Kent State (3-1)
  • Both teams have high-scoring offenses and vulnerable defenses
  • NIU experienced in close games during conference play
  • Pick: Northern Illinois +3.5

Key Factors:

  • Both teams averaging 30+ points allowed per game
  • NIU proven in tight conference matchups
  • Kent State strong at home but faces toughest test yet

The Northern Illinois vs Kent State matchup projects as the week's most competitive and highest-scoring game, making the 3.5 points valuable with the underdog Huskies.

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