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Central Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction 10/18/2025 Today’s College Football Picks
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Central Michigan (3-3) vs Bowling Green (3-3)
October 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Bowling Green -4 — Over/Under: +43
In this article we will formulate a Central Michigan vs Bowling Green prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 18th at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Central Michigan also has losses against Michigan and Pittsburgh, while picking up wins against San Jose State, Wagner, and Eastern Michigan. The Chippewas have won two of their last three games and they are currently tied for fourth in the MAC standings. CMU has scored 21.8 points per game with 150.2 passing yards and 188.5 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 28.8 points against per game this season. Joe Labas has thrown for 694 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while Angel Flores has rushed for 384 yards and four scores on 77 carries this year.
Bowling Green also has wins against Liberty and Lafayette, but lost to Cincinnati, Louisville, and Ohio. The Falcons have lost two of their last three games and they are currently tied for fourth in the MAC standings. Bowling Green has scored 25.3 points per game with 165.8 passing yards and 140.7 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 25.3 points against per game this season. Drew Pyne is the starting quarterback for Bowling Green, but he is dealing with an injury, so we may see Lucian Anderson III once again. Chris McMillian has led the rushing attack with 248 yards and three scores on 58 carries this season.
The home team has won eight of Central Michigan’s last nine games.
Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 10 October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
The home team has covered the spread in 11 of Central Michigan’s last 13 games.
Bowling Green has won the first half in six of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
Bowling Green has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six October games as a favorite.
Each of Central Michigan’s last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Bowling Green ranks 122nd among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (8.8).
Central Michigan ranks 129th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-4.2).
Central Michigan ranks 128th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (71.4).
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Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas are 3-3 (1-1) this year after they lost to Akron by a score of 28-22 in their last game. Central Michigan trailed 14-10 at halftime and 28-10 in the third quarter, before falling short in the comeback attempt. The Chippewas were out gained by a total of 417-374, went 4-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Joe Labas went 12-21 for 134 yards, while Brock Townsend rushed eight times for 108 yards. Tyson Davis led the receivers with three receptions for 51 yards in the game. The CMU defense recorded one sack and four tackles for loss in the defeat.Central Michigan also has losses against Michigan and Pittsburgh, while picking up wins against San Jose State, Wagner, and Eastern Michigan. The Chippewas have won two of their last three games and they are currently tied for fourth in the MAC standings. CMU has scored 21.8 points per game with 150.2 passing yards and 188.5 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 28.8 points against per game this season. Joe Labas has thrown for 694 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while Angel Flores has rushed for 384 yards and four scores on 77 carries this year.
Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons are 3-3 (1-1) this season after they defeated Toledo by a score of 28-23 last week. Bowling Green trailed 21-0 in the second quarter, but they scored 28 straight points to steal the victory. The Falcons were out gained by a total of 429-226, went 2-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Lucian Anderson III went 9-16 for 92 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Chris McMillian rushed 12 times for 22 yards and one score. Cameron Pettaway caught two passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The Bowling Green defense recorded two sacks and nine tackles for loss in the game.Bowling Green also has wins against Liberty and Lafayette, but lost to Cincinnati, Louisville, and Ohio. The Falcons have lost two of their last three games and they are currently tied for fourth in the MAC standings. Bowling Green has scored 25.3 points per game with 165.8 passing yards and 140.7 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 25.3 points against per game this season. Drew Pyne is the starting quarterback for Bowling Green, but he is dealing with an injury, so we may see Lucian Anderson III once again. Chris McMillian has led the rushing attack with 248 yards and three scores on 58 carries this season.
Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win
Central Michigan has lost each of its last seven games against teams from Ohio.The home team has won eight of Central Michigan’s last nine games.
Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 10 October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
The home team has covered the spread in 11 of Central Michigan’s last 13 games.
Bowling Green has won the first half in six of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
The underdog has covered the spread in seven of Bowling Green’s last eight games at Doyt Perry Stadium.Bowling Green has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six October games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
Each of Bowling Green’s last five games against teams from Michigan have gone UNDER the total points line.Each of Central Michigan’s last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
Bowling Green ranks 125th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (100).Bowling Green ranks 122nd among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (8.8).
Central Michigan ranks 129th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-4.2).
Central Michigan ranks 128th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (71.4).
Central Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction
Bowling Green started their last game playing very poorly, but they turned things around for a very nice win over Toledo. The Falcons are dealing with an injury to Pyne, so that is definitely something to keep an eye on. Central Michigan has been very inconsistent this year, but their lack of a passing game has really hurt them. The Chippewas have been decently strong on defense and I think they will be fine against Bowling Green, but I don’t have faith in the offense. Take the under here.David Racey is 70-48 (59%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!
