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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-5) will have a chance to end their 2014 season on a five-game winning streak on Christmas Eve when they play the Central Michigan Chippewas (7-5). These two teams last met in the 2012 Little Caesars Bowl, which the Chippewas ended up winning 24-21.

Western Kentucky had their most impressive win of the season three weeks ago when they defeated #24 Marshall 67-66 in overtime. They had 738 total yards of offense in that game, which included 516 yards through the air.

Western Kentucky's defense struggled this season, but their offense was able to score 44 points per game, which was good enough for sixth in the country. Senior quarterback Brandon Doughty has had a great season by throwing for 4,344 yards with 44 touchdown passes and just 10 interceptions. Running back Leon Allen has rushed for 1,490 yards this year with a team-high 12 touchdowns.

In their final glare season game, Central Michigan lost 32-20 to rival Western Michigan at home. They turned the ball over four times in that loss and only ended up rushing for 70 yards.

In 12 games this season, the Chippewas averaged 25.2 points per game while allowing their opponents to score 23.2 points per game. Their best offensive player has been running back Thomas Rawls, who has been able to rush for 1,103 yards with 10 touchdowns.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Trends

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 6-6-0 Against the Spread

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 9-3-0 against the Over/Under

Central Michigan Chippawas Betting Trends

Central Michigan Chippawas are 5-7-0 Against the Spread

Central Michigan Chippawas are 5-7-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

11/09/14 C Max Halpin Back out for season
10/01/14 TE Tyler Higbee Knee out indefinitely
09/22/14 LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe Knee out indefinitely

Central Michigan Chippawas

12/07/14 WR Andrew Flory Dismissed dismissed from team
12/07/14 RB Thomas Rawls Leg injured last game, probable Wednesday vs. Western Kentucky
10/28/14 WR Eric Cooper Suspension out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Western Kentucky

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