Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction College Football Picks 10/12/24

The Ohio Bobcats and Central Michigan Chippewas meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Here’s an Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction. This article will include an Ohio vs Central Michigan Pick.

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats lost to Kentucky, beat Akron, and play Miami (OH) next. Ohio has split its last 8 road games. Parker Navarro is completing 68.1 percent of his passes for 751 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Coleman Owen and Chase Hendricks have combined for 602 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Mason Williams has 7 receptions.

The Ohio Bobcats ground game is averaging 190.4 yards per contest, and Anthony Tyus III leads the way with 500 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio is allowing 23 points and 338.6 yards per game. Blake Leake leads the Ohio Bobcats with 37 tackles, Bradley Weaver has 3 sacks and Tank Pearson has 1 interception.

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas beat Ball State and San Diego State and play Eastern Michigan next. Central Michigan has won 7 of its last 8 home games. Joe Labas is completing 58.3 percent of his passes for 1,078 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Evan Boyd and Chris Parker have combined for 476 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Solomon Davis has 10 receptions.

The Central Michigan Chippewas ground game is averaging 184.6 yards per contest, and B.J. Harris leads the way with 273 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Central Michigan is allowing 29.4 points and 353.6 yards per game. Jordan Kwiatkowski leads the Central Michigan Chippewas with 44 tackles, Jason Williams has 2.5 sacks and Aakeem Snell has 1 interception.

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Central Michigan has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
• Ohio has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked teams at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
• The home team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between Ohio and Central Michigan.
• Ohio has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked teams at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ohio’s last nine road games in October has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Central Michigan’s last five games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Central Michigan ranks T111th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (7.6).
• Central Michigan ranks T110th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (17.2).
• Ohio ranks T112th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (10.2).
• Ohio ranks 109th among FBS teams for points per game this season (21.2).

Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction

The Ohio Bobcats have been kinder to bettors, as Central Michigan is just 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games. However, are we sure the Chippewas aren’t the better team? The Ohio Bobcats are dreadful offensively, and it’s not like their defense is lighting the world on fire. Central Michigan is coming off back-to-back wins and has won 7 of its last 8 home games. Central Michigan also has life to it offensively and can get timely stops on defense at times. I’m just not sold on Ohio, especially as a road favorite. Give me the free field goal with Central Michigan at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Central Michigan +3