Wyoming vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 3

Balls lie on the field before an NCAA college football game between Mississippi and Vanderbilt on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The Central Michigan Chippewas are a -1.5 point favorite vs. the Wyoming Cowboys
  • Wyoming vs. Central Michigan Total (Over/Under): 38.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Wyoming (1-1) visit Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium to take on Central Michigan (1-1) on Sep. 19 in Mount Pleasant, MI. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 pm.

The Central Michigan Chippewas are betting favorites in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Wyoming vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 38.5 total points.

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Wyoming vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wyoming+1.5 -10838.5 -108+100
Central Michigan -1.5 -11038.5 -110-120

Wyoming vs Central Michigan Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this game with 51.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Wyoming Cowboys and the Central Michigan Chippewas, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Wyoming vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 50.6% 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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  • Wyoming has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.68 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Wyoming have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+0.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Wyoming has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.98 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+5.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.95 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.00 Units / 12% ROI)

Wyoming Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wyoming Cowboys is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.22 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Wyoming is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Wyoming is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.59% ROI
  • Wyoming is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.12 Units / -5.41% ROI

Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Central Michigan Chippewas is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Central Michigan is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Central Michigan is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • Central Michigan is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI

Wyoming: Keys to the Game vs. Central Michigan

Wyoming was winless (0-6) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .481

Wyoming was winless (0-6) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .462

Wyoming was 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– 7th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .424

Wyoming was 3-8 (.273) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Central Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Wyoming

Central Michigan was 3-8 (.273) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-27th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Central Michigan was 2-8 (.200) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-13th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .372

Central Michigan was 2-8 (.200) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-20th-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Central Michigan was 2-8 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .379

Matchup Notes for Wyoming vs. Central Michigan

Central Michigan’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.5% of 252 attempts last season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. Wyoming’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts last season — 5th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Central Michigan’s QBs threw for 2,172 passing yards in 13 games (just 167.1 YPG) last season — 22nd-worst among FBS teams. Wyoming’s defense allowed just 175.5 passing yards per game last season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.5% of 252 attempts last season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. Wyoming’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts last season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.

Wyoming’s RBs averaged 10.4 yards after the catch last season — 14th-best among FBS RBs. Central Michigan’s defense allowed 8.7 RAC to RBs last season — 32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming’s RBs gained 353 yards on 34 receptions (10.4 YPR) last season — T-14th-best among FBS RBs. Central Michigan’s defense allowed 8.7 Yards Per Reception to RBs last season — 32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Diore Hubbard (WYO) has rushed for 10 or more yards on just 7.3% of 96 carries since the 2024 season — 8th-worst of Qualified Running Back. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed 10+ yards on just 10.2% of carries to RBs since the 2024 season — T-35th-best among FBS defenses.

Wyoming Offensive Stats & Trends

Wyoming Skill Players fumbled 4 times in close and late situations last season– T-most among FBS Teams

Wyoming WRs had no touchdowns on 13 receptions in close and late situations last season– T-2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.7

Wyoming’s RBs averaged 10.4 yards after the catch last season — 14th-best among FBS RBs. Central Michigan’s defense allowed 8.7 RAC to RBs last season — 32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wyoming WRs had no touchdowns on 24 receptions in close and late situations last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9

Wyoming Skill Players had no touchdowns on 27 receptions in close and late situations last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.8

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Central Michigan’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.5% of 252 attempts last season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. Wyoming’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts last season — 5th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Central Michigan’s QBs threw for 2,172 passing yards in 13 games (just 167.1 YPG) last season — 22nd-worst among FBS teams. Wyoming’s defense allowed just 175.5 passing yards per game last season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.5% of 252 attempts last season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. Wyoming’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.0% of attempts last season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan Skill Players had no touchdowns on 24 receptions in close and late situations last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9

Central Michigan’s offense threw for 2,172 passing yards in 13 games (just 167.1 YPG) last season — 20th-worst among FBS offenses. Wyoming’s defense allowed just 175.5 passing yards per game last season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.

Wyoming Defensive Stats & Trends

Wyoming allowed first downs on 19% of pass attempts on 3rd down last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 35%

Wyoming sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Wyoming allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 24 of 345 attempts (7%) last season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

Wyoming allowed first downs on 11% of pass attempts on 3rd and long last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 28%

Wyoming tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 25 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends

Central Michigan intercepted 2 of 327 attempts (163.5 pass attempts per int.) last season– worst in FBS; Average: 36.1

Central Michigan allowed 8.5 touchdowns per interception (17 TDs allowed, and 2 INT) last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

Central Michigan intercepted 2 of 327 attempts (163.5 pass attempts per int.) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.9

Central Michigan allowed 8.5 touchdowns per interception (17 TDs allowed, and 2 INT) last season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Central Michigan tackled opponents for a loss on just 1 of 31 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) last week– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.


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