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The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-5) and Bowling Green Falcons (3-4) will meet in a matchup of two conference rivals. The Chippewas are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6.5). The total for this one is set at 50.5 points.
The Chippewas are favored (-6.5) over the Falcons. The total is set at 50.5 points.
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Odds and Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN3
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
- Spread Favorite: Central Michigan (-6.5)
- Moneyline: Central Michigan (-251), Bowling Green (+202)
- Total: 50.5 Points
Central Michigan Betting Info
- Central Michigan has two wins against the spread this year.
- Central Michigan has no wins ATS (0-2-1) as a 6.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- Two of seven Central Michigan games have gone over the point total this season.
- When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Chippewas are 1-2 (winning 33.3% of the time).
- The Chippewas have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -251 or shorter in just two games this season, and they split 1-1.
Bowling Green Betting Info
- Bowling Green has won twice against the spread this season.
- Bowling Green has won twice ATS (2-1-1) as a 6.5-point underdog or more this season.
- Of seven Bowling Green games so far this year, five have gone over the total.
- The Falcons have won two of the five games they've played as underdogs this season.
- The Falcons have a record of 1-0 when they're set as an underdog of +202 or more by bookmakers this season.
Central Michigan vs. Bowling Green Comparison
| Chippewas | Stats | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| 256.9 | Pass yards | 222.4 |
| 246.4 | Pass yards against | 279.7 |
| 134.3 | Rush yards | 112.9 |
| 124.1 | Rush yards against | 169.3 |
| -8 | Turnover differential | +2 |
Central Michigan Leaders
- Daniel Richardson has thrown for 1,714 yards (244.9 ypg) to lead Central Michigan, completing 56.1% of his passes and tossing 13 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
- The team's top rusher, Lew Nichols, has carried the ball 133 times for 454 yards (64.9 per game), scoring six times. He's also caught 20 passes for 128 yards.
- This season, Marion Lukes has carried the ball 40 times for 259 yards (37 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Carlos Carriere's team-high 394 yards as a receiver have come on 36 receptions (out of 66 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Joel Wilson has hauled in 33 receptions totaling 337 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jalen McGaughy's 14 catches have turned into 226 yards and two touchdowns.
- Thomas Incoom paces the team with six sacks, and also has eight TFL and 22 tackles.
- Trey Jones, Central Michigan's leading tackler, has 31 tackles, three TFL, and one interception this year.
- Caleb Spann leads the team with one interception, while also putting up one pass defended.
Bowling Green Leaders
- Matt McDonald has compiled 1,367 yards on 55.7% passing while collecting 14 touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He's also rushed for 104 yards with one score.
- Jaison Patterson has carried the ball 63 times for 285 yards, with one touchdown.
- Jamal Johnson has collected 182 yards (on 38 carries).
- CJ Lewis' 290 receiving yards (41.4 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 21 receptions on 39 targets with two touchdowns.
- Odieu Hiliare has put together a 286-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He's caught 23 passes on 45 targets.
- Tyrone Broden's 33 targets have resulted in 15 grabs for 240 yards and two touchdowns.
- Demetrius Hardamon leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 11 tackles.
- Chris Bacon is the team's top-tackler this year. He's picked up 26 tackles.
- Jalen Burton has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has seven tackles and one pass defended to his name.
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Central Michigan vs. Bowling Green Over/Under Trends
- In three of seven games this season, Central Michigan and its opponents have combined to total more than 50.5 points.
- Bowling Green games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 50.5 points in five of seven outings.
- The average point total in Central Michigan's contests this year is 59.4, 8.9 more points than this game's over/under.
- The average total for Bowling Green games this season has been 52.4, 1.9 more points than this matchup's over/under.
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