San Diego State Aztecs vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Diego State Aztecs vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2) will compete against the San Diego State Aztecs (1-2) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024. San Diego State opens this matchup as 3.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 54.

The San Diego State Aztecs come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 this year. In their last matchup, the Aztecs went up against the California Golden Bears and went home with a loss by a final score of 31-10. Against the rush, the Aztecs gave up 275 yards on 42 attempts, which averages out to 6.5 yds per rush surrendered. San Diego State relinquished 21 pass completions on 29 tries for 198 yds, and a completion rate of 72.4%. In the game, they tallied 65 plays which totaled 276 yds. The San Diego State Aztecs ended up running the ball 35 different times and compiled 110 yds, earning them an average of 3.1 yds per carry.

The Aztecs have racked up 923 yards in total over the course of this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, San Diego State has earned 3 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 3 times. San Diego State has earned 46 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 39 infractions for 349 yards. As a unit they have an average of 145.3 yards via the ground game which is 85th in college football. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the San Diego State Aztecs are averaging 18.3 points per outing.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Aztecs are allowing 498 yards which puts them in 16th in Division 1. They have surrendered 166.0 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 69.3%. During the season, they have relinquished 357.7 yards per contest putting them at 77th in Division 1. They have allowed 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.5 yards per rush and 191.7 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 575 rushing yards through 3 games. The Aztecs are sitting in 64th in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 22.0 points per game.

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The Chippewas come into this game with a record of 2-2 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Chippewas got the win with a final of 37-34 against the Ball State Cardinals. The Chippewas finished the game with a total of 527 yards while they ran 54 plays (9.8 yds per play). Central Michigan ran for 10.2 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 335 yds on 33 carries. Central Michigan allowed 37 rushing attempts for 146 yards (3.9 yards per rush). The Chippewas secondary gave up a completion percentage of 75.0%, relinquishing 285 yds on 30 out of 40 through the air.

The Central Michigan Chippewas average 424.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 47th in D-1. The Central Michigan offense has accrued 218 yds of penalties on 27 infractions, which is 48th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 192.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 769 yards for the year. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 82 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Chippewas are ranking 53rd in college football holding an average of 32.0 PPG. Over the course of the season so far, the Chippewas have racked up 927 passing yards as well as an average of 231.8 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 66th in the nation.

The Chippewas are relinquishing 31.5 points per game, ranking them 110th in the nation. Central Michigan has allowed a total of 662 yards rushing (165.5 yards/game) as well as 7 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. This year, they have relinquished 126 total points. They have given up 7 touchdowns through the air and 185.5 yards per outing, ranking them 47th in the nation. The Chippewas defense has taken the field for 253 plays, which ranks 69th in D-1. Their defense has 0 fumbles recovered and 1 pick so far this year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Aztecs +3.0

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