Free NCAA Pick: Central Michigan vs. Michigan State Odds
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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan State Spartans (0-0)
Date: Friday, September 1st
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Spartan Stadium (MI)
NCAA Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: Central Michigan +14.5 | Michigan State -14.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Central Michigan +447 | Michigan State -621
College Football Betting Total: O/U 48
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Central Michigan and Michigan State did not meet up last season, but over their last three head-to-head matchups, each team is 1-2. Against the spread, each team also went 0-2-1 and finished with an over/under mark of 0-3.
These games averaged a combined 44 points per contest.
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Central Michigan Chippewas
The Chippewas are coming off a season in which they finished with a record of 4-8, putting them 10th in the Mid-American – West. In Mid-American – West action, Central Michigan went 1-4.
In non-conference action, the Chippewas were 3-4. Last year, Central Michigan did not qualify for a bowl game.
Central Michigan Chippewas Stats
At the quarterback position, the Chippewas will need to replace the production of last year’s leading passer (Daniel Richardson). For the season, he completed 55.9% of his passes for 1988 yards and 15 touchdowns. Central Michigan’s leading returning QB is Jase Bauer who threw for 435 yards last season.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are looking for Marion Lukes to build on last year’s production in the running game. Last year, he finished with 323 yards on the ground. Jalen McGaughy is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 20 for 313 last season.
On the defensive side of the ball, Central Michigan finished the season ranked 104th in points allowed. For the season, opponents averaged 28.2 game. Overall, they were 33rd in quarterback hurries and 19th in sacks.
Opponents ran for 149.6 yards per game and threw for 223.3 against them.
Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State ended last season with an overall record of 5-7, which included going 1-5 in Big Ten – East action. In the Big Ten – East standings Michigan State finished 10th while going 1-4 on the road and 4-3 at home.
They finished the season without qualifying for a bowl game.
Michigan State Spartans Stats
At the quarterback position, the Spartans will need to replace the production of last year’s leading passer (Payton Thorne). For the season, he completed 62.5% of his passes for 2679 yards and 19 touchdowns. Michigan State’s leading returning QB is Noah Kim who threw for 174 yards last season.
The Michigan State Spartans are looking for Jalen Berger to build on last year’s production in the running game. Last year, he finished with 683 yards on the ground. Tre Mosley is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 35 for 359 last season.
On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan State finished the season ranked 99th in points allowed. For the season, opponents averaged 27.4 game. Overall, they were 25th in quarterback hurries and 21st in sacks.
Opponents ran for 178.6 yards per game and threw for 237.9 against them.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan State Spartans NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Chippewas are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Spartans are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Chippewas are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Spartans have gone 5-4-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Chippewas’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Spartans’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Central Michigan vs. Michigan State Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewas | +500 | +447 | +15 | +14.5 |
| Spartans | -715 | -621 | -15 | -14.5 |
4* Free Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Central Michigan +14.5
One trend working in the Central Michigan’s favor in this matchup is the fact that road underdogs covered the spread at a rate of 52.5% last season.
Look for Central Michigan to cover the spread in this week one matchup vs. Michigan State.
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