The Bowling Green Falcons (4-4) will face off against their MAC-rival, the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-5) in a matchup on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Chippewas will need their best effort to pull off an upset, they are currently 14-point underdogs. The over/under is 48.5 in the contest.
Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Falcons (-14)
Moneyline: Falcons (-549), Chippewas (+410)
Total: 48.5 points
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How to Watch Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan
When: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
TV: ESPN2
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Bowling Green 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
230.4 (1843) |
66 |
Rush yards |
147.1 (1177) |
79 |
Points scored |
27.1 (217) |
86 |
Pass yards against |
181.5 (1452) |
20 |
Rush yards against |
169.1 (1353) |
96 |
Points allowed |
22 (176) |
41 |
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Bowling Green 2024 Betting Info
The Falcons have covered four times in eight matchups with a spread this season.
Bowling Green is 1-1-1 against the spread when favored by 14 points or more this season.
In the Falcons’ eight games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
The Falcons’ average point total in outings this season is 51.4, 2.9 points higher than the total in this game.
The Falcons are 1-1-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over their last three games.
Central Michigan and its opponents have combined to hit the over all three times in those games.
The last three Chippewas games averaged 51.0 total points, 2.5 more points than this matchup’s point total.
Bowling Green Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
45.7 |
42.9 |
47.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
28.2 |
25.8 |
29.4 |
ATS Record |
7-5-0 |
2-2-0 |
5-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-4-1 |
3-0-1 |
4-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-0 |
2-0 |
2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-6 |
0-2 |
2-4 |
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Bowling Green’s Offense vs. Central Michigan’s Defense (2024)
The Chippewas give up 0.5 points per play (103rd in college football), while the Falcons accumulate 0.4 per play (50th in the FBS).
Bowling Green ranks 52nd in the FBS at 7.6 yards per pass attempt. Central Michigan gives up 7.7 yards per passing play (94th in college football).
Central Michigan 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
189.5 (1516) |
108 |
Rush yards |
184.4 (1475) |
39 |
Points scored |
27 (216) |
88 |
Pass yards against |
209.5 (1676) |
52 |
Rush yards against |
185.5 (1484) |
110 |
Points allowed |
32.3 (258) |
113 |
Central Michigan 2024 Betting Info
The Chippewas have two wins against the spread this season.
When it has played as at least 14-point favorites this season, Bowling Green is 1-1-1 against the spread.
This year, five of the Chippewas’ seven games have gone over the point total.
The average point total in Falcons games this season is 2.9 more points than the over/under of 48.5 in this matchup.
The Falcons have covered the spread once in their last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
In each of those games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
The past three Chippewas games averaged 2.5 more points (51.0) than this matchup’s point total.
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Central Michigan Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
50.6 |
49.8 |
51.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
29.0 |
27.0 |
30.5 |
ATS Record |
2-5-0 |
1-2-0 |
1-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-2-0 |
2-1-0 |
3-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-1 |
2-0 |
0-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-4 |
0-1 |
0-3 |
Central Michigan’s Offense vs. Bowling Green’s Defense (2024)
The Chippewas are 115th in the FBS in third-down percentage (33.6%), and will be up against the 17th-ranked defense in that category, owned by the Falcons (31.5%).
Central Michigan averages 189.5 yards through the air per game (108th in the FBS). Bowling Green ranks 20th, giving up 181.5 passing yards.
The Falcons allow 4.7 yards per rushing attempt (99th in the FBS). The Chippewas are 23rd in rushing, averaging 5.1 per carry.
Central Michigan’s offense averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt (93rd in the FBS). Bowling Green’s defense gives up 6.4 yards per passing play (33rd in college football).
Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan is the Falcons (-549 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over at 48.5 points.