Central Michigan vs. Buffalo Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6) face a MAC matchup against the Buffalo Bulls (5-4).

Central Michigan vs. Buffalo Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing Central Michigan as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Central Michigan has -135 odds to pick up the win, while Buffalo is listed at +111 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 53.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Central Michigan vs. Buffalo Live?

  • Game Day: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
  • Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Betting Preview

Central Michigan

Central Michigan is totaling 388.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks 72nd in the FBS. Defensively, the Chippewas rank 53rd, giving up 364.3 yards per game. Central Michigan is averaging 26.3 points per game offensively this year (81st in the FBS), and is giving up 29.0 points per game (87th) on the other side of the ball. On offense, Central Michigan ranks 58th in the FBS with 245.3 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 79th in passing yards allowed per contest (237.3). Central Michigan is putting up 143.0 rushing yards per game offensively this season (75th in the FBS), and is surrendering 127.0 rushing yards per game (38th) on defense. Central Michigan ranks 100th in third-down percentage this year (35.5%), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with a 30.6% third-down percentage allowed. Central Michigan has forced eight total turnovers (116th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 22 times (131st in the FBS) for -14a turnover margin of -14, 100th-ranked in college football.

Buffalo

In terms of total yards, Buffalo ranks 78th in the FBS (383.2 total yards per game) and 89th defensively (400.6 total yards allowed per game). Buffalo is accumulating 30.1 points per game on offense this season (58th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 27.0 points per contest (76th-ranked) on defense. With 241.6 passing yards per game on offense, Buffalo ranks 62nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 68th, surrendering 230.3 passing yards per contest. Buffalo ranks 77th in the FBS with 141.7 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 97th with 170.2 rushing yards surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball. From an offensive standpoint, Buffalo is putting up a 38.8% third-down conversion rate (75th-ranked). It ranks 33rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (33.9% third-down rate allowed). Buffalo has produced 19 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 13 times, leading to a +6 turnover margin, which ranks 24th-best in the FBS.

Central Michigan vs. Buffalo Betting Analysis

Central Michigan Betting Insights

Central Michigan has gone 3-5-1 against the spread this season. Central Michigan has not covered the spread (0-4-1) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites. Central Michigan games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this season. The Chippewas have won one of the four games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (25%). The Chippewas are 1-2 (winning just 25% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline favorite of -135 or shorter.

Bulls Betting Insights

Buffalo has covered the spread in a matchup seven times this season (7-2-0). In games it has played as 2.5-point or bigger underdogs, Buffalo has an ATS record of 4-0. Buffalo’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this season. The Bulls have won two of the four games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Bulls have a record of 2-0 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least +111 on the moneyline.

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Central Michigan vs. Buffalo Against The Spread & Betting Records

Central Michigan

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 57.9 57.6 58.1
Implied Total AVG 36.4 36.5 36.4
ATS Record 3-5-1 0-3-1 3-2-0
Over/Under Record 4-5-0 2-2-0 2-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-3 0-3 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-3 0-0 1-3

Bulls

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 56.2 52.8 57.8
Implied Total AVG 32.7 29.0 34.5
ATS Record 7-2-0 2-1-0 5-1-0
Over/Under Record 5-4-0 2-1-0 3-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-2 1-1 2-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-2 1-0 1-2

Players to Watch

Central Michigan

  • Thomas Incoom has helped lead the Chippewas’ defense with 29 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 8.5 sacks in nine games.
  • Kyle Moretti has helped carry the Chippewas’ defense with 2.5 sacks to go along with 3.0 TFL and 39 tackles in nine games.
  • Trey Jones has helped spur the Chippewas’ defense with two interceptions to go along with 39 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two passes defended in nine games.
  • A significant part of the Chippewas’ defense, Donte Kent has 24 tackles, one sack, and one pass defended in nine games.

Bulls

  • As a tone-setter on defense, the Bulls’ Shaun Dolac has totaled 66 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in nine games.
  • In nine games for the Bulls, James Patterson has totaled one interception to go with 47 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
  • Marcus Fuqua has been wreaking havoc on defense, amassing 28 tackles and five interceptions for the Bulls.
  • Jahmin Muse has delivered one interception to go with 20 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended In nine games for the Bulls.

Central Michigan vs. Buffalo Predictions and Pick

Central Michigan vs. Buffalo betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Bulls (+2.5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (53.5)

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Our prediction to win this contest is Buffalo, and we project that Buffalo will cover the spread (Central Michigan -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 53.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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