September 3, 2015

Kelly/Shorts Stadium

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Thursday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Oklahoma State finished last season with a 7-6 record while Central Michigan ended the season 7-6. The opening line for this game has Oklahoma State as 23 point favorites and the over/under was set at 57.5. The Cowboys had an ATS record of 6-7 last year, which meant they covered the spread 46% of the time. Their over/under record was 7-6. The Chippewas covered the spread 46% of the time, finishing the campaign with an ATS record of 6-7. Their over/under record was 6-7.

Oklahoma State averaged 27.6 points per contest last season on offense. In the passing department, they completed 17.1 passes per game on 30.8 attempts for a 55.4 percent completion percentage. They averaged 242.2 yards and 1.5 touchdowns per game through the air as well. The Cowboys ran for an average of 136.6 yards per game on 38.9 attempts for an average of 3.5 yards per carry. These totals led to 1.4 rushing touchdowns per contest. They ran 69.8 plays per game and averaged 5.4 yards per play for a total of 378.8 yards per game. The Cowboys averaged 18.9 first downs per contest and turned the ball over 1.7 times per game. They averaged 53.8 penalty yards per game via 6.1 penalties.

Oklahoma State allowed 269.2 passing yards per game and 31.2 points per contest on defense. They gave up 21.2 completions on 34.8 attempts for a completion percentage of 60.7.The Cowboys gave up 162.8 rushing yards on 39.8 carries for a 4.1 average. They allowed 1.8 rushing touchdowns as well.Oklahoma State allowed 432 total yards per game last season including 5.8 per play. They forced 1.1 turnovers and 6.8 penalties for 62.7 yards.

Central Michigan averaged 26.9 points per contest last season on offense. In the passing department, they completed 18.7 passes per game on 29.4 attempts for a 63.6 percent completion percentage. They averaged 242.8 yards and 2.1 touchdowns per game through the air as well. The Chippewas ran for an average of 155.2 yards per game on 38.8 attempts for an average of 4 yards per carry. These totals led to 1.5 rushing touchdowns per contest. They ran 68.2 plays per game and averaged 5.8 yards per play for a total of 398.1 yards per game. The Chippewas averaged 22.2 first downs per contest and turned the ball over 2.1 times per game. They averaged 46.5 penalty yards per game via 5.4 penalties.

Central Michigan allowed 232.5 passing yards per game and 25.2 points per contest on defense. They gave up 19.2 completions on 32.5 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.9.The Chippewas gave up 122.9 rushing yards on 32.8 carries for a 3.8 average. They allowed 1.2 rushing touchdowns as well.Central Michigan allowed 355.5 total yards per game last season including 5.4 per play. They forced 1.7 turnovers and 5.5 penalties for 47.8 yards.

Oklahoma State Betting Trends

Oklahoma State was 7-6 against the over/under last season

Oklahoma State had an ATS record of 6-7 last season

Central Michigan Betting Trends

Central Michigan was 6-7 against the over/under last season

Central Michigan had an ATS record of 6-7 last season

Injuries to Watch

Oklahoma State

08/28/15 WR Brandon Sheperd Finger probable Thursday vs. Central Michigan
08/28/15 CB Kevin Peterson Knee probable Thursday vs. Central Michigan

Central Michigan

08/13/15 RB Saylor Lavallii Undisclosed out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Oklahoma State

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