Central Michigan vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ GameAbove Sports Bowl

Northwestern running back Cam Porter (4) runs with the ball against Duke during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
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  • Northwestern is a -10.5 point favorite vs. C Michigan
  • Central Michigan vs. Northwestern Total (Over/Under): 43.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

Central Michigan (7-5) visit Ford Field to take on Northwestern (6-6) on Dec. 26 in Detroit, MI. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST.

Northwestern is a betting favorite in the GameAbove Sports Bowl, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Central Michigan vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 43.5 total points.

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Central Michigan vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan+10.5 -11043.5 -110320
Northwestern -10.5 -11043.5 -110-425

Central Michigan vs Northwestern Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this game with 79.3% 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 Northwestern, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Central Michigan vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 53.1% 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 has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+9.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.38 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.75 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+6.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.70 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+8.50 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.31 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)

Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

C Michigan is 8-4 against the spread this college football season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • Central Michigan is 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.3 Units / 15.07% ROI
  • Central Michigan is 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • Central Michigan is 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

Northwestern Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Northwestern iss 6-4 against the spread this college football season (+1.6 Units / 12.12% ROI).

  • Northwestern is 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 11.17% ROI
  • Northwestern is 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Northwestern is 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Central Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Northwestern

Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 1,994 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) this season — T-18th-worst among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 passing yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.9% of 226 attempts this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.7% of attempts this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Central Michigan’s WRs has gained 1,455 yards on 100 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — 24th-best among FBS WRs. Northwestern’s defense has allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Central Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 1,994 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) this season — 19th-worst among FBS teams. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 passing yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s WRs have just 121.2 receiving yards per game this season — 22nd-worst among FBS WRs. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 receiving yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Northwestern: Keys to the Game vs. Central Michigan

Northwestern had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the Big Ten; Average: 38.1

Northwestern allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 53%

Northwestern has tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 51 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14%.

Northwestern had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 36.5

Northwestern allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 55%

Matchup Notes for Central Michigan vs. Northwestern

Northwestern had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the Big Ten; Average: 38.1

Northwestern allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 53%

Northwestern has tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 51 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14%.

Northwestern had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 36.5

Northwestern allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 55%

Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 1,994 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) this season — T-18th-worst among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 passing yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.9% of 226 attempts this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.7% of attempts this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Central Michigan’s WRs has gained 1,455 yards on 100 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — 24th-best among FBS WRs. Northwestern’s defense has allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Central Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 1,994 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) this season — 19th-worst among FBS teams. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 passing yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s WRs have just 121.2 receiving yards per game this season — 22nd-worst among FBS WRs. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 receiving yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 1,994 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) this season — T-18th-worst among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 passing yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.9% of 226 attempts this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.7% of attempts this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Central Michigan’s WRs has gained 1,455 yards on 100 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — 24th-best among FBS WRs. Northwestern’s defense has allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Central Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 1,994 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) this season — 19th-worst among FBS teams. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 passing yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s WRs have just 121.2 receiving yards per game this season — 22nd-worst among FBS WRs. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 receiving yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends

Northwestern had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the Big Ten; Average: 38.1

Northwestern allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 53%

Northwestern has tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 51 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14%.

Northwestern had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 36.5

Northwestern allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 55%

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends

Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 1,994 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) this season — T-18th-worst among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 passing yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.9% of 226 attempts this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.7% of attempts this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Central Michigan’s WRs has gained 1,455 yards on 100 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — 24th-best among FBS WRs. Northwestern’s defense has allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Central Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 1,994 passing yards in 12 games (just 166.2 YPG) this season — 19th-worst among FBS teams. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 passing yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Central Michigan’s WRs have just 121.2 receiving yards per game this season — 22nd-worst among FBS WRs. Northwestern’s defense has allowed just 194.8 receiving yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends

Northwestern had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the Big Ten; Average: 38.1

Northwestern allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 53%

Northwestern has tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 51 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14%.

Northwestern had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 36.5

Northwestern allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 55%


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