Central Michigan Chippewas (CMU)
American Football NCAAF Doyt L. Perry Stadium Sat 18 Oct 12:00
Bowling Green Falcons (BGSU)
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College Football Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs Bowling Green

Central Michigan go up against Bowling Green in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Doyt L. Perry Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

We’re Expecting Bowling Green to Cover the Line

The best betting angle could be Bowling Green against the spread. You can land -120 that the market leaders are able to cover the -3.5 line and they are more than capable in their clash against Central Michigan.

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23-13 Win for Bowling Green in Last H2H Clash

Central Michigan Chippewas were beaten in their previous three road games and the latest was at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field. Akron Zips claimed a 28-22 win.

Bowling Green Falcons won their last game 28-23, making it three home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Doyt L. Perry Stadium against Toledo Rockets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bowling Green are bidding for a third successive win against Central Michigan. They previously won 34-18 and 23-13 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The previous 3 games featuring these teams have resulted in two Bowling Green victories.

Central Michigan vs Bowling Green Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Central Michigan vs Bowling Green betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the -120 that Bowling Green are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -3.5 for this college football showdown and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

We only publish our CFB predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key Central Michigan vs Bowling Green stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Bowling Green in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Bowling Green in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Central Michigan in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Central Michigan in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Central Michigan in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Bowling Green in 2 consecutive games against Central Michigan.

Bowling Green -3.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread BGSU -3.5
Totals Over 43.5
Highest Scoring Half First Half

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan Central Michigan logo 21 - 28 Bowling Green logo Bowling Green

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Bowling Green to claim a 28-21 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Central Michigan vs Bowling Green Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Have Bowling Green as Favorites

Bowling Green are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -161. Central Michigan are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +136.

3.5 is the spread and 43.5 is the total points line. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 43.5, the odds are -110.

College football bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every matchup on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value wagers.

Player Props & Micro Betting

We’re fond of the quarterback and player props as an alternative to betting on the game lines. The gambling sites will have Player Kicking Points, Longest Rushing Attempt and Rushing Yards among the choices and you can take a view.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college football micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Punt, Turnover or Score Play.

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Can Bowling Green Keep Rolling at Home?

Bowling Green have secured three straight wins at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 25.30 points on average and giving up 18.60.

Central Michigan are on a skid of three straight road defeats. They are 1-9 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 15.00 points per contest and conceding 37.70.

Central Michigan earned a 38-20 win against Bowling Green in the teams’ last meeting at Doyt L. Perry Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O43.5 U43.5
Bowling Green logo Bowling Green Home Stats 6-4 43.90 25.30 18.60 5 5
Central Michigan logo Central Michigan Away Stats 1-9 52.70 15.00 37.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
  • U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Central Michigan Chippewas logo Central Michigan Chippewas Stats
Bowling Green Falcons logo Bowling Green Falcons Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Western Michigan 4 3 160 124 36 3-1 1-2 4W
Bowling Green 3 3 134 152 -18 3-0 0-3 1W
Buffalo 3 3 151 128 23 2-2 1-1 1W
Central Michigan 3 3 131 173 -42 2-0 1-3 1L
Miami (OH) 3 3 138 124 14 1-1 2-2 3W
Ohio 3 3 158 156 2 3-0 0-3 1L
Toledo 3 3 202 90 112 3-0 0-3 1L
Ball State 2 4 82 189 -107 2-0 0-4 1L
Kent State 2 4 115 226 -111 2-1 0-3 1W
Akron 2 5 117 203 -86 2-2 0-3 1L
Eastern Michigan 2 5 166 224 -58 2-1 0-4 1W
Northern Illinois 1 5 65 122 -57 1-2 0-3 5L
Massachusetts 0 6 58 221 -163 0-3 0-3 6L