Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, Odds and Picks

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Outside of an upset win on the road against South Alabama, the Chippewas haven’t had an all-too-impressive season. Central Michigan ranks 93rd in total offense and defensively rank 127th in passing success rate allowed and 127th in EPA/Pass allowed. While the Ohio offense hasn’t scored more than 20 points in 4 games, I expect that to change as QB Kurtis Rourke should find success against a lackluster secondary unit. Just last week, CMU gave up 333 yards and 3 touchdowns through the air against Western Michigan, who rank 82nd in passing efficiency. The Bobcats rank 22nd in passing success rate and should have no trouble moving the ball in this matchup.

Ohio has the edge on both sides of the ball behind the MAC’s top defensive unit. Not only are they the best defense in the MAC, but Ohio ranks 5th in total defense among FBS teams and has the number one rush defense in terms of EPA/Play. I expect the Bobcats’ defense to come up with big plays as it’s done all season considering Central Michigan ranks 117th in finishing drives and Chippewas’ QB Jase Bauer ranks 107th in EPA among 146 qualifying FBS quarterbacks. With all things considered, I’m taking the Bobcats to cover at home.

Ohio -9.5 (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable to -10 (-110).

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