- Michigan is a -27.5 point favorite vs. C Michigan
- Central Michigan vs. Michigan Total (Over/Under): 42.5 points
- TV Channel: BTN
Central Michigan (1-1) visit Michigan Stadium to take on Michigan (1-1) on Sep. 13 in Ann Arbor, MI. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.
Michigan is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -27.5 (-115).
The Central Michigan vs. Michigan Over/Under is 42.5 total points.
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Central Michigan vs. Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Central Michigan | +27.5 -105 | 42.5 -110 | 1600 |
| Michigan | -27.5 -115 | 42.5 -110 | -5000 |
Central Michigan vs Michigan Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Michigan will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both C Michigan and Michigan, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Central Michigan vs Michigan Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Michigan will cover the spread with 64.0% 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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Central Michigan Best Bets Today
- Central Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.60 Units / 46% ROI)
- Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.30 Units / 10% ROI)
- Central Michigan have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+0.80 Units / 6% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 12 games (+0.55 Units / 4% ROI)
Michigan Best Bets Today
- Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+13.45 Units / 37% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+9.65 Units / 2% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+6.55 Units / 22% ROI)
- Michigan have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.15 Units / 67% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record
C Michigan is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Central Michigan is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 180% ROI
- Central Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Central Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Michigan iss 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).
- Michigan is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Central Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Michigan
Central Michigan was 2-8 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .379
Central Michigan was 2-8 (.200) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-10th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .385
Central Michigan was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 22 or more points last season– T-13th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259
Central Michigan is 2-7 (.222) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .440
Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Central Michigan
Michigan was 1-5 (.167) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .515
Michigan is 1-6 (.143) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .536
Michigan was 1-4 (.200) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Michigan was 6-2 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624
Matchup Notes for Central Michigan vs. Michigan
Michigan’s WRs has gained 278 yards on 16 receptions (17.4 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among Big Ten WRs. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-worst among FBS defenses.
Michigan’s WRs has gained 278 yards on 16 receptions (17.4 YPR) this season — T-11th-best among FBS WRs. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed 16.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-8th-worst among FBS defenses.
Michigan’s WRs has gained 278 yards on 16 receptions (17.4 YPR) this season — T-11th-best among FBS WRs. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-worst among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 292 passing yards in 2 games (just 146.0 YPG) this season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. Michigan’s defense has allowed 243.5 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Central Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 292 passing yards in 2 games (just 146.0 YPG) this season — 18th-worst among FBS teams. Michigan’s defense has allowed 243.5 passing yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan’s WRs has 122 receptions in 14 games (just 8.7 per game) since the 2024 season — T-17th-worst among FBS WRs. Michigan’s defense has allowed 21.0 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 18th-worst among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends
Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 292 passing yards in 2 games (just 146.0 YPG) this season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. Michigan’s defense has allowed 243.5 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Central Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 292 passing yards in 2 games (just 146.0 YPG) this season — 18th-worst among FBS teams. Michigan’s defense has allowed 243.5 passing yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan’s WRs has 122 receptions in 14 games (just 8.7 per game) since the 2024 season — T-17th-worst among FBS WRs. Michigan’s defense has allowed 21.0 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 18th-worst among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan have just 146.0 receiving yards per game this season — 18th-worst among FBS skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed 243.5 receiving yards per game this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan have just 146.0 receiving yards per game this season — 18th-worst among FBS skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed 243.5 receiving yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends
Michigan Skill Players averaged just 8.8 yards per reception (1,678 yards/190 catches) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.1
Michigan WRs averaged just 8.7 yards per reception (401 yards/46 catches) with 7-10 yards to go last season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 13.6
Michigan WRs averaged just 9.1 yards per reception (752 yards/83 catches) last season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 13.1
Michigan WRs averaged just 7.8 yards per reception (372 yards/48 catches) in the 1st half last season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 12.9
Michigan WRs averaged just 7.3 yards per reception (169 yards/23 catches) on 1st down last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.8
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends
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 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 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 did not tackle opponents for a loss on any of 20 rushing attempts on 3rd and short last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.
Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends
Michigan has averaged 3.00 interceptions per game (3/1) this season– T-2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.74
Michigan has averaged 3.00 interceptions per game (3/1) this season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: 0.71
Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 20.1
Michigan allowed 8 touchdowns on 229 completions (28.6 Completions Per TD) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.8
Michigan allowed 9 rushing TDs on 66 carries (7.3 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: 4.6
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