Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 8

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The Bowling Green Falcons (4-4) visit Kelly/Shorts Stadium to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (2-6) on Oct. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Mount Pleasant.

are betting favorites in Week 8, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan is total points.

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Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 8

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Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this game with 63.6% confidence.

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 71.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Bowling Green and Central Michigan, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


  • Bowling Green has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 away games (+9.50 Units / 140% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+7.85 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+6.35 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.85 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Bowling Green Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Bowling Green has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Bowling Green is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Bowling Green is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Bowling Green is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Central Michigan has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Central Michigan is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Central Michigan is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Central Michigan is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Bowling Green Offensive Stats & Trends

    Bowling Green RBs have rushed for 8 TDs on 78 carries (9.8 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since last season– 3rd worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.6

    Bowling Green WRs have fumbled 4 times in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for most among FBS Teams

    Bowling Green TEs have been targeted 8.5 times per game (153/18) since last season– tied for 5th highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7

    Bowling Green RBs have caught 5 touchdown passes in the Red Zone since last season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

    Bowling Green TEs have been targeted 15 times in the 1st quarter this season– tied for 5th most among FBS Teams

    Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

    Central Michigan TEs have been targeted 15 times in close and late situations this season– 3rd most among FBS Teams

    Central Michigan TEs have picked up first downs on 9 receptions in the 4th quarter this season– most among FBS Teams

    Central Michigan TEs have picked up first downs on 7 receptions in close and late situations this season– most among FBS Teams

    Central Michigan have gone for two on 23% of PATs this season– highest among Non-Power 5 Offenses; Average: 5%

    Central Michigan Skill Players have 7 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations this season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

    Bowling Green Falcons Defensive Stats & Trends

    Bowling Green has averaged 3.8 sacks per game this season– tied for 2nd best in FBS; Average: 2.1

    Bowling Green has allowed 10.1 yards from scrimmage per touch (273 yards / 27 touches) on 3rd and short this season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 4.8

    Bowling Green has sacked opponents 23 times this season– tied for 2nd most in FBS

    Bowling Green has sacked opponents 12 times on 1st down this season– most among Non-Power 5 Teams

    Bowling Green has allowed 8.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (544 yards / 65 touches) on 3rd and short since last season– 2nd worst in FBS; Average: 5.1

    Central Michigan Chippewas Defensive Stats & Trends

    Central Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 59 of 224 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) this season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 16%.

    Central Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 59 of 224 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) this season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.

    Central Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 157 of 689 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) since last season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 16%.

    Central Michigan has allowed a passer rating of 300.6 in the Red Zone (17.0 Pass Attempts) this season– 2nd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 172.3

    Central Michigan has intercepted 7 of 630 attempts (90.0 pass attempts per int.) since last season– 2nd worst in FBS; Average: 37.6


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