Central Michigan vs Ohio Prediction and Odds: Bobcats looking to notch home win #5 – NCAAF Week 12

The Ohio Bobcats (7-3, 4-2 MAC) battle the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-5, 3-3 MAC) on Wednesday night in a MAC showdown. Ohio beat Buffalo 20-10 on the road last week, while CMU lost 38-28 to Western Michigan. The Chippewas are now 1-4 on the road after their last loss, but they’ll need a bounce back win here to stay above .500. CMU has won each of the previous five head-to-head meetings versus the Bobcats, but that streak is in jeopardy.

Will Ohio beat their conference opponents for the first time since 2011, or will CMU upset the Bobcats in Athens?

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Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats Betting Odds and Match Details

Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, subject to change*

Fixture: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats

Date and Time: November 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. EST

Location: Peden Stadium, Athens, OH

Weather Forecast: Clear, 49 Degrees

Key Stats

Central Michigan

Points Per Game: 23.9

Points Allowed Per Game: 30.7

3rd Down Efficiency: 35.25%

4th Down Efficiency: 70.59%

Passing Yards Per Game: 290.2

Passing Yards Per Attempt: 9.2

Passing TDs: 22

Rushing Yards Per Game: 164.7

Rushing TDs: 19

Sacks: 16

Interceptions: 5

Ohio

Points Per Game: 21.6

Points Allowed Per Game: 15.1

3rd Down Efficiency: 46.15%

4th Down Efficiency: 40%

Passing Yards Per Game: 214.2

Passing Yards Per Attempt: 8.7

Passing TDs: 20

Rushing Yards Per Game: 131.1

Rushing TDs: 9

Sacks: 24

Interceptions: 10

Game Prediction

Ohio probably has the best defense in the MAC, and one of the better defenses in the country, statistically speaking. The Bobcats prefer low scoring games, and as a result, their offense hasn’t had to do much. Ohio isn’t even in the top 100 in total yards per game, but it’s only let them down a few times this season.

CMU has a mediocre run game and a mediocre run defense, but it’s going to be very difficult for them to put up points on the road here. It’s not a coincidence that eight of Ohio’s ten games have gone under, and we’re backing the under to hit again.

Final Pick:

Under 46 (-110)

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About the Author

Lucas Abrenica has worked as a sports betting writer for over three years, with the aim of helping both experienced and casual sports bettors in their decision-making. He uses his own personal background as a bettor to help guide the information and advice in his articles.