MAC opponents meet when the Bowling Green Falcons (3-3) and the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3) play on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium.

The Chippewas are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Falcons (with an over/under of 43.5 points).

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this game between the Falcons and the Chippewas, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan betting lines

• Spread favorite: Falcons (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Falcons (-162), Chippewas (+136)
• Total: 43.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan betting info and stats

Bowling Green has four wins against the spread in six opportunities this season (4-2-0). Bowling Green has yet to cover the spread when favorites by at least 3.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). Bowling Green won the lone game it played when favored on the moneyline this season. Central Michigan has won three games against the spread so far this season (3-3-0). When Central Michigan is the underdog by 3.5 points or more, it has covered the spread one time (1-2 ATS). Central Michigan’s record when playing as an underdog this year is 1-2.

Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan recent stats and trends

Bowling Green Falcons

• Bowling Green has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• Bowling Green and its opponents have combined to hit the over in all three of those games.
• The last three Bowling Green games averaged 49.8 total points, 6.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Central Michigan is 2-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall during its past three games.
• Central Michigan and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.
• Central Michigan’s past three games have ended with an average of 49.3 points scored. That’s 5.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan key players

Bowling Green Falcons

• Drew Pyne has 830 pass yards for Bowling Green, completing 64.4% of his passes and throwing four touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
• Chris McMillian has carried the ball 58 times for a team-high 247 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times as a runner.
• Kaderris Roberts has been handed the ball 41 times this year and racked up 203 yards (33.8 per game). He’s also contributed in the passing game with 17 grabs for 115 yards and one touchdown.
• Jyrin Johnson’s leads his squad with 189 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 15 receptions (out of 26 targets) and scored one touchdown.
• RJ Garcia II has hauled in 19 passes while averaging 27.8 yards per game.
• Finn Hogan has racked up 11 grabs for 165 yards, an average of 27.5 yards per game.
• Myles Bradley leads the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and seven tackles.
• Bowling Green’s top-tackler, Gideon Lampron, has 40 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
• JoJo Johnson has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Joey Labas has compiled 694 yards (115.7 yards per game) while completing 69.9% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes with one interception this season.
• Angel Flores is his team’s leading rusher with 77 carries for 384 yards, or 64.0 per game. He’s found the end zone four times on the ground, as well.
• Tommy McIntosh leads his team with 188 receiving yards on 11 catches with one touchdown.
• Tyson Davis has racked up 136 reciving yards (22.7 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Michael Heldman has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
• Jordan Kwiatkowski, Central Michigan’s top tackler, has 29 tackles and one interception this year.
• Brenden Deasfernandes has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with seven tackles and two passes defended.