Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls Prediction, 10/7/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Location: UB Stadium in Buffalo, NY
TV: ESPN+
Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (+2)
Total/Over-Under: 58.5
UB Stadium is the site where the Buffalo Bulls (1-4) will attempt to defeat the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Buffalo is 2-point dogs. The betting total is set at 58.5.
The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Chippewas played against the Eastern Michigan Eagles and took home the win by a score of 26-23. Myles Bailey was the leader on the ground for the Chippewas with 14 carries for 92 yds (6.6 yds per attempt). Jase Bauer went 19/26 with 218 yds passing and 1 touchdown. He had a quarterback rate of 148.5 and ended the game with 1 pick. In the running game, the Chippewas conceded 155 yards on 38 tries, which calculates to 4.1 yds per run surrendered. Central Michigan surrendered 20 pass completions on 26 attempts for 186 yards, and a completion rate of 76.9%. In all, they ran 53 plays which converted into 411 yards. The Central Michigan Chippewas rushed the ball a total of 27 different times and totaled 193 yards, which is an average of 7.1 yards per tote.
The Chippewas have racked up 1,693 yards in total this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Central Michigan has compiled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the football over 4 different times. Central Michigan has amassed 95 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 29 penalties for 279 yards. Offensively they hold an average of 161.6 yards rushing which ranks them 61st in Division 1. Regarding putting points on the board, the Central Michigan Chippewas hold an average of 25.8 points per outing.
Regarding yards through the air, the Chippewas are allowing 1,554 yds which puts them in 130th in D-1. They have allowed 310.8 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 62.7%. Overall, they have relinquished 453.6 yards per game which puts them 128th in the nation. They have conceded 12 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 10 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per rushing attempt and 142.8 yards on the ground per game for the season. During the season, they have conceded 714 running yards through 5 games. The Chippewas sit in 116th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 33.4 points per contest.
The Bulls step onto the field holding a record of 1-4 this season. In their last game, the Bulls walked away with a victory by a final of 13-10 against the Akron Zips. Ron Cook Jr. carried the rock 17 times for 62 yards, walking away from the game with 3.6 yards per attempt for Buffalo. Cole Snyder (1 TD) finished the contest with 142 yds on 19/34 through the air while his quarterback rating was 100.7. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per attempt was 4.2. Buffalo allowed 27 running attempts for 117 yds (4.3 yards per rush). The Bulls passing defense conceded a completion rate of 67.9%, surrendering 136 yards on 19 for 28 through the air. The Bulls finished the game with a total of 254 yards on 70 plays (3.6 yds per play). Buffalo ended up running for 3.1 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 112 yards on 36 carries.
Regarding their ability to score points, the Bulls are sitting 86th in Division 1 holding an average of 26.4 PPG. The Buffalo Bulls average 333.6 yards per outing, which ranks them 110th in D-1. The Buffalo offense has accrued 308 penalty yds on 33 infractions, which is good for 48th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 4 interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to tally 94 1st downs. For the year so far, the Bulls currently have a total of 1,072 yards through the air as well as an average of 214.4 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 94th in D-1. They are averaging 119.2 run yards per game and have run for 596 yards for the season.
Buffalo has allowed the opposition a total of 1,075 yards via the ground game (215.0 yards per contest) and 10 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns through the air and 245.4 yards/contest, ranking them 94th in college football. They have totaled 2 fumbles and 4 picks for the year. The Bulls defense has taken the field for 337 plays, which has them sitting 88th in D-1. The Bulls are allowing 37.6 PPG, ranking them 129th in college football. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 188 points in total.
Who will win tonight's Chippewas/Bulls college football game against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take the Chippewas -2
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