September 18, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; Central Michigan Chippewas wide receiver Dallas Dixon (6) is tackled by LSU Tigers linebacker Desmond Little (59) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-3, 0-0 MAC) and the ranked 19 pass offense will play the Ohio Bobcats (MAC 1-4, 0-0) and the ranked 16 pass defense on Saturday, October 9, 2021 The Chippewas are favored by 5 points in the game. The over / under is set at 57 points for the game.
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Odds for Central Michigan vs. Ohio
Odds courtesy of Sports betting YES.
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
|
Central Michigan |
-5 |
57 |
Over / Under Insights
- Central Michigan’s games this season have surpassed 57 points three of five times.
- Ohio and its opponents have combined to score more than 57 points in one game this season.
- Saturday’s over / under is 11.6 points higher than the two teams’ combined 45.4 points per game average.
- The over / under from this contest is 2.2 points less than the 59.2 these two squads combine to give up per game in 2021.
- The Chippewas and their opponents have scored an average of 57.3 points per game in 2021, 0.3 more than Saturday’s total.
- In 2021, games involving the Bobcats averaged a total of 52.8 points, 4.2 less than the over / under game in this game.
Central Michigan Statistics and Trends
- The Michigan center has covered the spread twice this year.
- The Chippewas have been favored by 5 points or more twice this season and covered the differential in one of them.
- Central Michigan’s games this year have exceeded two of five set points total (40%).
- This year, the Chippewas scored four fewer points per game (27.6) than the Bobcats gave up (31.6).
- The Chippewas are averaging 460.6 yards per game, 41.6 yards more than the 419 the Bobcats give per game.
- When Central Michigan accumulates more than 419 yards, the team is 2-2 against the spread and 2-2 overall.
- The Chippewas have turned the ball over six times this season, three more turnovers than the Bobcats have forced (3).
- Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Central Michigan at SISportsbook.
Ohio Statistics and Trends
- Ohio has a win against the spread in five games this season.
- The Bobcats still have to cover the margin this year when they are underdog by 5 points or more.
- Ohio’s games this season have reached more than twice in five chances (40%).
- This year, the Bobcats scored 9.8 fewer points per game (17.8) than the Chippewas (27.6).
- The Bobcats accumulate 60.6 fewer yards per game (341.8) than the Chippewas give up (402.4).
- The Bobcats have delivered the ball once more (6 total) than the Chippewas have forced a loss (5) this season.
- Go to SISportsbook to find the last money line, margin, and over / under odds for this pairing.
Seasonal statistics
| Central Michigan | Statistics | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
|
27.6 |
Average Points Scored |
17.8 |
|
27.6 |
Average Points allowed |
31.6 |
|
460.6 |
Average Total Yards |
341.8 |
|
402.4 |
Average Total Yards Allowed |
419 |
|
6 |
Gifts |
6 |
|
5 |
To carry out |
3 |
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Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.