MACtion returns to our screens, and tonight, the Ohio Bobcats host the Massachusetts Minutemen at historic Peden Stadium.
My UMass vs. Ohio predictions expect a big game from MAC-leading rusher Sieh Bangura against a shaky Minutemen defense.
Here are my college football picks for Tuesday, November 18.
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UMass vs Ohio prediction
UMass vs Ohio best bet: Sieh Bangura Over 96.5 rushing yards (-114)
Ohio Bobcats running back Sieh Bangura is in a good spot on Tuesday night to have a big rushing night against the UMass Minutemen.
The Ohio star is closing in on his second 1,000+ yard season. He’s gaining 5.4 yards per attempt with at least 15 rushing attempts in seven consecutive games.
Bangura has already posted five 100+ yard rushing games this season, proving he’s the engine of the Bobcats' offense, especially when Ohio controls the game script.
The Bobcats' leading ground gainer faces a UMass defense that has struggled all season, allowing 201 rushing yards per game and 4.47 yards per attempt.
Bangura has rushed for 97 or more yards in five of his previous seven games and should get at least that many on Tuesday.
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UMass vs Ohio same-game parlay
Bangura isn’t the only Bobcat who excels on the ground. Ohio quarterback Parker Navarro has rushed for 56 or more yards in five of his previous seven games.
Ohio wideout Chase Hendricks has hauled in more than 73.5 receiving yards in seven of 10 games this season and faces a UMass defense that allows 12.5 yards per reception and 239 passing yards per game.
UMass vs Ohio SGP
- Sieh Bangura Over 96.5 rushing yards
- Parker Navarro Over 55.5 rushing yards
- Chase Hendricks Over 73.5 receiving yards
Our deep-ball SGP: Going to the Ground
Navarro has only thrown three or more scoring strikes in a single game once and two TD passes twice this season. Navarro slinging at least three scoring strikes seems ambitious.
UMass vs Ohio SGP
- Sieh Bangura Over 96.5 rushing yards
- Parker Navarro Over 55.5 rushing yards
- Chase Hendricks Over 73.5 receiving yards
- Parker Navarro Under 2.5 passing touchdowns
UMass vs Ohio game predictions
UMass vs Ohio moneyline prediction
Ohio should easily win, as indicated by the fact the moneyline is entirely off the board. UMass has dropped 10 straight and meets a Bobcats group that’s 5-0 at Peden Stadium.
UMass vs Ohio spread prediction
UMass is 2-8-0 ATS this season, and 1-4-0 ATS as the road team. Ohio is 4-1-0 against the number at home and should cover the spread.
UMass vs Ohio Over/Under prediction
UMass hasn’t been shut out once this season. The Minutemen average 10.5 points per game, and I expect a big scoring night from Ohio.
UMass vs Ohio odds
- Spread: UMass +32.5 (-105) | Ohio -32.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: UMass N/A | Ohio N/A
- Over/Under: Over 51.5 (-110) | Under 51.5 (-110)
UMass vs Ohio trend to know
Sieh Bangura has rushed for 97 or more yards in five of his previous seven games. Find more college football betting trends for UMass vs Ohio.
How to watch UMass vs Ohio
| Location | Peden Stadium, Athens, OH |
| Date | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBSSN |
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