Central Michigan Chippewas vs FIU Panthers Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs FIU Panthers

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Pitbull Stadium in Miami, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The FIU Panthers (0-1) will compete against the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-0) at Pitbull Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. FIU opens as 6.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 51.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Chippewas faced the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils and walked away with a win by a score of 66-10. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 52 plays which gave them a total of 491 yards. The Central Michigan Chippewas ended up running the ball 24 times and compiled 113 yards, which had them averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Chippewas gave up 194 yards on 44 attempts, which averages out to 4.4 yards per run surrendered. Central Michigan relinquished 12 pass completions on 23 tries for a total of 91 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.2%.

The Chippewas have tallied 491 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Central Michigan has totaled 3 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. They haven't turned the ball over yet. Central Michigan has accounted for 22 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 8 infractions for 64 yards. Offensively they are averaging 113.0 yards in the run game which is 98th in college football. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Central Michigan Chippewas are sitting at 66.0 PPG.

When talking about yards through the air, the Chippewas have given up 91 yds which puts them in 10th in the country. They are allowing 91.0 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 52.2%. In total, they have allowed 285.0 yards/contest ranking them 60th in the nation. They have given up no TD's via the pass in addition to 1 touchdown running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per tote and 194.0 yards on the ground per contest on the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 194 yards via the ground game in 1 game. The Chippewas sit in 42nd in the nation in terms of the opposition scoring, conceding 10.0 PPG.

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The Panthers head into this game 0-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Panthers walked away with a loss by a score of 31-7 when they faced the Indiana Hoosiers. FIU surrendered 40 running attempts for 234 yards (5.9 yds per rush). The Panthers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 60.0%, relinquishing 180 yards on 15 for 25 through the air. The Panthers finished the contest with 182 yards while running 59 plays (3.1 yards per play). FIU rushed the ball for 1.8 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 53 yds on 30 carries.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Panthers are ranking 123rd in D-1 with an average of 7.0 points per game. The FIU Panthers have an average of 182.0 yards/game, ranking them 129th in college football. The FIU offense has totaled 25 yards of penalties on 3 infractions, which ranks 117th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 1 pick while conceding no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 13 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Panthers have earned 129 passing yards, which has them sitting 116th in the country. They hold an average of 53.0 yards per game on the ground.

FIU has allowed a total of 234 yards on the ground as well as 3 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 180.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 69th in D-1. Their defense has totaled no fumbles recovered and no interceptions so far this season. The Panthers defense has taken part in 65 plays, which is 77th in college football. The Panthers are allowing 31.0 points per game, which has them sitting 108th in D-1. This year, they have given up 31 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Chippewas/Panthers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Panthers +6.5

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