Ohio Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Ohio Bobcats (3-2) are headed to Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024 where they will play the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2). Central Michigan opens this game as 3.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 48.

The Ohio Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 this season. In their last game, the Bobcats faced the Akron Zips and walked away with a win by a score of 30-10. In the running game, the Bobcats gave up -18 yards on 20 attempts, which calculates to -0.9 yds per run allowed. Ohio relinquished 25 pass completions on 38 tries for a total of 196 yards, and a completion percentage of 65.8%. In all, they tallied 69 plays for 440 yards. The Ohio Bobcats ended up rushing 51 times and had 236 yds, which had them averaging 4.6 yards per attempt.

In terms of scoring points, the Ohio Bobcats hold an average of 21.2 points per game. As a unit they maintain an average of 190.2 yards in the run game which has them sitting 39th in Division 1. The Bobcats have earned 1,837 total yards for this campaign. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Ohio has totaled 4 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. Ohio has recorded 103 1st downs, and they have been called for 31 penalties for 283 yds. They have turned the football over 10 times.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Bobcats have allowed 1,196 yards which has them ranked 84th in D-1. They are giving up 239.2 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 63.4%. For the season, they have yielded 339.8 yards/game ranking them 56th in college football. They have relinquished 6 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 3.3 yards per run and 100.6 rushing yards per game for the year. Overall, they have allowed 503 rushing yards through 5 games. The Bobcats rank 63rd in D-1 in terms of the opposition scoring, giving up 23.0 points per contest.

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The Chippewas come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Chippewas went home victorious with a score of 22-21 when they faced the San Diego State Aztecs. Central Michigan surrendered 45 attempts on the ground for 118 yards (2.6 yds per rush). The Chippewas passing defense conceded a completion rate of 60.9%, relinquishing 246 yards on 14 out of 23 through the air. The Chippewas finished with 452 yards on 88 plays (5.1 yards per play). Central Michigan rushed for 3.7 yards per attempt, finishing with 154 yds on 42 carries.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Chippewas are ranking 65th in the country averaging 30.0 points per game. The Central Michigan Chippewas hold an average of 429.6 yards/contest, ranking them 49th in the nation. The Central Michigan offense has accrued 255 penalty yds on 32 infractions, which has them ranked 71st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 7 picks while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have tallied 108 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Chippewas have racked up 1,225 passing yards as well as holding an average of 245.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 54th in D-1. They maintain an average of 184.6 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 923 yards for the season.

The Chippewas are conceding 29.4 PPG, which has them 97th in college football. Central Michigan has given up a total of 780 rushing yards (156.0 yards per contest) in addition to 8 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. This season, they have surrendered 147 points in total. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air and 197.6 yards per outing, which puts them in 46th in Division 1. The Chippewas defense has been on the field for 321 plays, which ranks them 42nd in the nation. Their defense has earned 0 fumbles recovered and 1 pick so far this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats -3.5

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