San Diego State vs C Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 5

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Central Michigan's Donte Kent plays during an NCAA Football game on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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  • The C Michigan is a -2.5 point favorite vs. San Diego State
  • The San Diego State vs. Central Michigan Total(Over/Under): 53.5 points
  • TV Channel: CBSSN

The San Diego State Aztecs (1-2) visit Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2) on Sep. 28 in Mount Pleasant, MI. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

C Michigan is a betting favorite in Week 5, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The San Diego State vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 53.5 total points.

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San Diego State vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
San Diego State+2.5 -11053.5 -110+120
Central Michigan -2.5 -11053.5 -110-145

San Diego State vs Central Michigan Prediction:

The winning team model predicts San Diego State will win this game with 51.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both San Diego State and C Michigan, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

San Diego State vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • San Diego State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+7.00 Units / 63% ROI)
  • San Diego State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • San Diego State have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.75 Units / 49% ROI)
  • San Diego State has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • San Diego State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 away games (+1.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+4.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+2.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.80 Units / 14% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Central Michigan players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Central Michigan Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Jesse Prewitt III has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Chris Parker has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)

San Diego State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

San Diego State is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

C Michigan is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -27.59% ROI).

San Diego State: Keys to the Game vs. Central Michigan

San Diego State is 2-9 (.182) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-11th-worst in FBS; Average: .457

San Diego State is 2-9 (.182) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-7th-worst in FBS; Average: .547

San Diego State is 3-9 (.250) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– T-28th-worst in FBS; Average: .422

San Diego State is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-8th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .319

Central Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. San Diego State

Central Michigan is 5-8 (.385) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-17th-worst in FBS; Average: .632

Central Michigan is 4-1 (.800) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– 14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .609

Central Michigan is 4-8 (.333) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-38th-worst in FBS; Average: .457

Central Michigan is 5-9 (.357) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .490

Matchup Notes for San Diego State vs. Central Michigan

Central Michigan’s RBs has rushed for 689 yards on 102 carries (6.8 YPC) this season — 13th-best among FBS RBs. San Diego State’s defense have allowed 5.6 YPC to RBs this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

San Diego State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.9% of 87 attempts this season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. Central Michigan’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.8% of attempts this season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

San Diego State Offensive Stats & Trends

San Diego State WRs have just one touchdown on 8 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 1.9

San Diego State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.9% of 87 attempts this season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. Central Michigan’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.8% of attempts this season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

San Diego State Skill Players have averaged just 16.5 receptions per game (247/15) since the 2023 season– T-34th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

San Diego State WRs had no touchdowns on 6 receptions in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 1.9

San Diego State Skill Players have averaged just 10.4 yards per reception (477 yards/46 catches) this season– 26th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.2

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Central Michigan RBs averaged 17.2 Yards per Carry (224 yards/13 carries) in the 1st half last week– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

Central Michigan RBs averaged 12.3 Yards per Carry (308 yards/25 carries) last week– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

Central Michigan RBs averaged 14.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (236 yards / 16 touches) in the 1st half last week– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Central Michigan RBs averaged 11.1 yards from scrimmage per touch (322 yards / 29 touches) last week– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Central Michigan RBs have no touchdowns on 63 receptions since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.6

San Diego State Aztecs Defensive Stats & Trends

San Diego State has allowed 10.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (565 yards / 54 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 5.3

San Diego State has allowed 7.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (91 yards / 13 touches) in the Red Zone this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.7

San Diego State has allowed 10.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (565 yards / 54 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.3

San Diego State has allowed 5.1 yards from scrimmage per touch (405 yards / 79 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.8

San Diego State has allowed just 8.9 yards per completion (498 yards/56 completions) this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.9

Central Michigan Chippewas Defensive Stats & Trends

Central Michigan has allowed 4.5 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 6 INT) since the 2023 season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

Central Michigan has forced 4 fumbles on 554 carries (138.5 Carries Per Fumble) since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 41.3

Central Michigan has intercepted 6 of 467 attempts (77.8 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.3

Central Michigan has allowed 4.5 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 6 INT) since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Central Michigan has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 7 rushing attempts on 3rd and short this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 11%.


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