Central Michigan Chippewas Picks
11th in MAC
(3 - 5)
Next Game
CMU @ EMU Picks
NCAAF PicksGiven how low-scoring I expect this matchup to be, along with Central Michigan having faced the tougher schedule to this point, the Chippewas should be more than prepared to keep the Eagles in check and make this a tight game throughout the first half.
A slow-paced matchup featuring two teams that should lean heavily on the ground game. Central Michigan averages more than 37 rushing attempts per game and boasts an elite pass defense. Expect both offenses to chew up the clock, making the under an appealing play at 42.5 or better.
Central Michigan has faced a much tougher schedule than Eastern Michigan over the last five games. The Chippewas' ground attack should be the difference, especially against an Eagles team that struggled to contain Ohio. I'll gladly take the underdog price and back CMU to pull off the outright win.
If the Chippewas' battle-tested offense can force the ball down the Eagles' throats, this should be their game from start to finish. With both teams playing at a slow tempo, this has all the makings of an all-out rock fight. That's why I'm combining Central Michigan to win, first-half +1.5 and the under 44.5 for a fun 4.60x sweat!