Central Michigan Chippewas vs Miami RedHawks Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Miami RedHawks

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Yager Stadium in Oxford, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: RedHawks (-12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47

The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-4) are en route to Yager Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will try to beat the Miami RedHawks (3-4). Miami opens this matchup as 12.0-point favorites. The total has been set at 47.

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game with a record of 3-4 this season. In their last matchup, the Chippewas played the Eastern Michigan Eagles and took a loss by a final of 38-34. When it came to stopping the run, the Chippewas conceded 150 yards on 42 tries, which is 3.6 yds per run allowed. Central Michigan allowed 17 completions on 38 tries for 300 yards, and a completion rate of 44.7%. On the day, they had 57 plays which gave them 375 yards. The Central Michigan Chippewas ended up running the ball 45 different times and tallied 277 yds, earning them an average of 6.2 yds per carry.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 29.9 points per game. As a team they're averaging 194.4 yards on the ground ranking this team at 34th in the country. The Chippewas have tallied 2,815 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Central Michigan has totaled 9 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. Central Michigan has earned 144 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 52 penalties for 436 yds. They have surrendered the football 12 times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Chippewas have given up 1,435 yds which has them ranked 54th in D-1. They have conceded 205.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 59.4%. Overall, they have yielded 377.4 yards per game ranking them 83rd in D-1. They have given up 13 touchdowns via the pass as well as 11 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.5 yards per rush and 172.4 rushing yards per contest this season. For the season, they have given up 1,207 rushing yards through 7 outings. The Chippewas rank 104th in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 30.3 PPG.

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The RedHawks head into this matchup 3-4 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the RedHawks got the win with a final of 30-20 when they faced the Ohio Bobcats. Miami conceded 33 run attempts for 110 yds (3.3 yds per rush). The RedHawks pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 51.2%, relinquishing 181 yards on 22 out of 43 through the air. The RedHawks finished the game with 328 yards and they ran 51 plays (6.4 yards per play). Miami rushed for 5.0 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 150 yds on 30 attempts.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the RedHawks currently sit 118th in D-1 by scoring 19.4 points per game. The Miami RedHawks maintain an average of 332.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 108th in the country. The Miami offense has totaled 331 penalty yds on 43 infractions, which is good for 65th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 7 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 117 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the RedHawks have racked up 1,579 passing yards as well as an average of 225.6 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 72nd in Division 1. They average 106.4 rushing yards per game and have run for 745 yards in total.

The RedHawks are surrendering 21.7 points per game, which has them ranked 46th in D-1. Miami has yielded a total of 1,115 yards on the ground (159.3 yards/game) in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. In total, they have relinquished 152 total points. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns from the passing game and 200.7 yards/outing, which puts them in 41st in Division 1. The RedHawks defense has taken part in 491 plays, which has them ranked 110th in college football. They have totaled 6 fumbles recovered and 5 picks on the year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the RedHawks -12.0

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