Oklahoma State vs. Central Michigan: Betting odds, spread, predictions and picks

Oklahoma State hosts Central Michigan in the season opener on Thursday at Boone Pickens Stadium at 6 p.m. CT. The Cowboys are coming off one of their best seasons in program history after going 12-2. Central Chippewas had an impressive season last year with a 9-4 record.

Oklahoma State struggled through its non-conference schedule last season. The Cowboys were riddled with injuries, mostly on offense. Central Michigan returns just four starters from a defense that finished third in the Mid-American Conference in points allowed per game (25.8). On offense, the Chippewas return seven starters, including sophomore quarterback Daniel Richardson and running back Lew Nichols III.

Oklahoma State is betting against Central Michigan at 21 (-110) on Gokus247.com.

Oklahoma State is favored to beat Central Michigan 44-20.

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