In this article we will formulate a Central Michigan vs Miami (OH) prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 24th at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas are 3-4 (1-2) this season after they lost to Western Michigan by a score of 21-14 in their last game. Central Michigan trailed 14-0 at halftime and 21-0 in the fourth quarter, but they scored 14 points in the fourth and nearly made a great comeback. The Chippewas out gained WMU by a total of 337-272, went 4-15 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Angel Flores threw for 162 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing 31 times for 117 yards. Langston Lewis caught four passes for 74 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Central Michigan lost to Ohio by a score of 31-14, but did defeat Akron by a score of 41-17 before that. The Chippewas have scored 16.6 points per game with 108.1 passing yards and 184.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.6 points against per game this season. Angel Flores has thrown for 475 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 4-3 (2-1) this year after they defeated Akron by a score of 34-14 in their last game. Miami (OH) led 17-7 at halftime and they scored 17 points in the second half to seal the win. The RedHawks out gained Akron by a total of 389-315, went 2-9 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-1 in the game. Caleb Heavner threw for 65 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Damarion Witten caught one pass for 27 yards and one score. Rodney Nelson rushed 13 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Prior to that game, Miami (OH) defeated UMass by a score of 20-19, but lost to Bowling Green by a score of 24-20 before that. The RedHawks have scored 26.9 points per game with 216.4 passing yards and 141.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.6 points against per game this season. Caleb Heavner has thrown for 394 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions this year.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- The underdog has won four of the last five games between Miami (OH) and Central Michigan.
- Central Michigan has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games against conference opponents.
- Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Central Michigan has won the first half in six of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in each of the last five games between Miami (OH) and Central Michigan.
Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win
- The favorite has won 21 of Miami (OH)’s last 22 games.
- Central Michigan has lost four of its last five home games against teams from Ohio.
- Miami (OH) has covered the spread in each of its last six games against Central Michigan.
- Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as an underdog against teams from Ohio.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Central Michigan’s last four games.
- Miami (OH) has won the first quarter in 14 of its last 18 games against teams from Michigan.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Central Michigan’s last six games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Miami (OH)’s last five games as a favorite against teams from Michigan have gone OVER the total points line.
Central Michigan Chippewas Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Angel Flores leads the Mid-American Conference for rush attempts (128) this season.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Damarion Witten ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (21.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Central Michigan ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (0.9).
- Central Michigan ranks 138th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (5.9).
- Miami (OH) has given up the largest 2nd quarter lead to win a game this season – 21 points vs Cincinnati.
- Miami (OH) ranks 6th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+9.0).
Central Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction
Central Michigan comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have scored 14 points or fewer in all three of those losses. The Chippewas did play solid defense against Western Michigan last week, but the offense is a big disappointment. Miami has won three of their last four games and they have allowed 21 or fewer in all three wins. I think Miami’s defense will be all over the CMU run game, so I like the RedHawks here.