Miami (Ohio) vs. Buffalo odds, line: 2020 college football picks, MACtion

The top teams in the Mid-American Conference East Division from a year ago square off on Tuesday night when the Buffalo Bulls host the defending league champion Miami (Ohio) RedHawks. Buffalo (1-0) won the MAC East title in 2018, while Miami (1-0) won the MAC crown last season after defeating MAC West champion Central Michigan. The RedHawks rank first in the conference in overall wins (699), MAC wins (300), MAC Championships (16) and bowl victories (7). Buffalo defeated Miami 51-42 in 2018, the last time the teams played in Buffalo, N.Y.

The game from UB Stadium is slated to start at 8 p.m. ET. Miami is expected to be shorthanded, missing tight end Andrew Homer (arm), running back Tyre Shelton (undisclosed) and possibly quarterback Brett Gabbert (head). The Bulls are favored by eight points in the latest Miami (Ohio) vs. Buffalo odds from William Hill Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 56.5. Before making any Buffalo vs. Miami picks, check out the college football predictions for MACtion from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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Now, the model has set its sights on Miami vs. Buffalo. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the college football odds from William Hill and trends for Buffalo vs. Miami:

• Miami (Ohio) vs. Buffalo spread: Buffalo -8
• Miami (Ohio) vs. Buffalo over-under: 56.5 points
• Miami (Ohio) vs. Buffalo money line: Buffalo -320; Miami +260
• MIOH: Was 5-0 in one-score games in 2019 and has won eight consecutive one-score games dating back to 2018
• BUF: The Bulls have not allowed a sack in five consecutive games dating back to last year

Why Buffalo can cover

The Bulls, who have had a lot of success at home over the past three seasons, going 14-4 there since the start of 2017, boast a solid defense. Junior outside linebacker James Patterson tied for a team-high eight tackles in the season opener, including three solo, with one forced fumble. He has been a starter for the past two seasons and recorded 40…