Miami-OH vs Central Michigan 10/2/21 College Football Picks, Odds, Predictions

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Miami (OH) RedHawks meet Saturday in a MAC week 5 college football action at Yager Stadium in Oxford. The Central Michigan Chippewas look for a feel good win to get a game above a .500 record. The Miami (OH) RedHawks need a win here to rebound from a disappointing 1-3 start.

The Central Michigan Chippewas have lost their last three road games. Jacob Sirmon is completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 682 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. Dallas Dixon and JaCorey Sullivan have combined for 578 receiving yards and nine touchdowns while Kalil Pimpleton has 17 receptions. The Central Michigan Chippewas ground game is averaging 179.8 yards per contest, and Lew Nicholls III leads the way with 384 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Central Michigan is allowing 27.5 points and 374.5 yards per game. Gage Kreski leads the Central Michigan Chippewas with 22 tackles, Troy Hairston II has three sacks and Donte Kent has one interception.

The Miami (OH) RedHawks have won each of their last 10 home games. Brett Gabbert is completing 50 percent of his passes for 565 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. Jack Sorenson and Mac Hippenhammer have combined for 411 receiving yards and three touchdowns while Jack Coldrion has seven receptions. The Miami (OH) RedHawks ground game is averaging 132.5 yards per contest, and Keyon Mozee leads the way with 136 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Miami (OH) is allowing 27.5 points and 357.3 yards per game. Ivan Pace Jr. leads the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 34 tackles, Lonnie Phelps has three sacks and Sterling Weatherford has one interception.

The Chippewas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 8-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. The RedHawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 road games. The under is 10-4 in RedHawks last 14 games overall. The Chippewas are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are worth a look here given that they’ve won 10 straight home games. However, Central Michigan has been more impressive overall, which includes an offense that’s ranked 26th in total yards and a team that had success against Missouri and LSU, despite losing efforts. The Miami (OH) RedHawks have had major issues finishing drives offensively and they can’t stop the run on defense. Central Michigan has also covered seven of its last 10 games in conference. Give me the Chippewas in this toss up MAC contest.