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On Saturday at 2:00 PM ET, the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) will visit the Buffalo Bulls (1-4).
The Bulls are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), against the Chippewas (with an over/under of 52 points).
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Game Info for Central Michigan vs. Buffalo
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Stadium: UB Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | -3 | -110 | -110 | 52 | -110 | -110 | -153 | +128 |
Central Michigan Pick Insights
- Central Michigan is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Central Michigan is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
- Four of Central Michigan’s five games with a set total have hit the over (80%).
Central Michigan Stats & Insights
- Central Michigan sports the 106th-ranked offense this year (336.6 yards per game), and have been less effective on defense, ranking eighth-worst with 453.6 yards allowed per game.
- With 33.4 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS, Central Michigan has been forced to lean on their 89th-ranked offense (25.8 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
- With 177 offensive passing yards per game (19th-worst) and 310.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense (sixth-worst), Central Michigan has been playing poorly on both sides of the ball this year in the passing game.
- Central Michigan is totaling 159.6 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 62nd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 77th, surrendering 142.8 rushing yards per contest.
- With a 33.8% third-down percentage (23rd-worst) and a 45.5% third-down rate allowed on defense (23rd-worst), Central Michigan has been struggling on both sides of the ball this year in terms of third-down efficiency.
- With two forced turnovers (123rd in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (18th in the FBS), Central Michigan’s -2-2 turnover margin ranks 93rd in college football.
Central Michigan’s Best Players
- Jase Bauer has compiled 599 yards (119.8 ypg) on 51-of-85 passing with two touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 108 rushing yards (21.6 ypg) on 34 carries while scoring six touchdowns on the ground.
- Myles Bailey has racked up 303 yards on 63 carries while finding the end zone two times as a runner.
- Bert Emanuel Jr. has collected 165 yards on 42 carries, scoring two times.
- Jesse Prewitt III’s 257 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 19 times and has registered 16 catches and two touchdowns.
- Chris Parker has hauled in 11 receptions totaling 217 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Tyson Davis’ nine catches have yielded 150 yards and one touchdown.
- Jacques Bristol has two sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 11 tackles.
- Central Michigan’s tackle leader, Kyle Moretti, has 22 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Elijah Rikard leads the team with one interception, while also collecting eight tackles and one pass defended.
Buffalo Betting Insights
- So far this season, Buffalo has put together a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 3 points or more, the Bulls have a 3-1 record against the spread.
- Buffalo has hit the over in four of their five games with a set total (80%).
Buffalo Pick Insights
- This season has been hard for Buffalo on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging just 333.6 total yards per game (25th-worst) and allowing 460.4 total yards per game (seventh-worst).
- Buffalo ranks 85th in points per game (26.4), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 37.6 points allowed per contest.
- Buffalo is putting up 214.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (94th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 245.4 passing yards per game (93rd-ranked) on defense.
- Buffalo has lots of room to get better in the running game, as it ranks 25th-worst in rushing yards per game (119.2) and eighth-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (215).
- Buffalo’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with a 32.5% third-down conversion rate. It has been more effective on defense, allowing a 38.5% third-down rate (65th-ranked).
- At 0, Buffalo has the 66th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with five forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) and five turnovers committed (28th in the FBS).
Buffalo’s Best Players
- Cole Snyder leads Buffalo with 1,075 yards on 115-of-190 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Mike Washington has run for 234 yards on 49 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Ron Cook Jr. has compiled 230 yards on 58 carries with two touchdowns, while also catching 15 passes for 128 yards and one score.
- Marlyn Johnson’s 208 receiving yards (41.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 19 catches on 28 targets with four touchdowns.
- Nik McMillan has collected 153 receiving yards (30.6 yards per game) and one touchdown on 10 receptions.
- Darrell Harding Jr.’s 14 targets have resulted in nine grabs for 149 yards and two touchdowns.
- Max Michel has racked up 2.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 10 tackles.
- Devin Grant is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 15 tackles and one interception.
- Charles McCartherens leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting three tackles and two passes defended.
