The Ohio Bobcats (3-2) face a fellow MAC opponent when they visit the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

The Bobcats are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Chippewas. The over/under for this game is 49.5 points.

Read on for our betting preview for this this contest between the Bobcats and the Chippewas, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Ohio vs. Central Michigan betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bobcats (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Bobcats (-143), Chippewas (+119)
• Total: 49.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Ohio vs. Central Michigan betting info and stats

Ohio has three wins against the spread through five opportunities so far this season (3-2-0). Ohio has covered the spread one time when the favorite by at least 2.5 points (a 1-1 ATS record). Ohio won both of the games it has played when favored on the moneyline this season. Central Michigan has not won a game against the spread so far this season (0-3-1). Central Michigan has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 2.5 points (0-0-1). This is the second game this year Central Michigan is the moneyline underdog. The Chippewas lost the first one.

Ohio vs. Central Michigan recent stats and trends

Ohio Bobcats

• Ohio is 1-2 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the past three Ohio games went over the set total one time.
• The last three Ohio games averaged 44.7 total points, 4.8 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Central Michigan Chippewas

Ohio vs. Central Michigan key players

Ohio Bobcats

• Parker Navarro has thrown for 751 yards, completing 68.1% of his passes and recording four touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 213 yards (42.6 ypg) on 44 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Anthony Tyus III has racked up 500 yards on 87 carries while finding paydirt four times.
• Coleman Owen’s team-leading 466 yards as a receiver have come on 31 catches (out of 41 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Chase Hendricks has put up a 136-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 11 passes on 19 targets.
• Mason Williams’ seven catches have yielded 79 yards.
• Bradley Weaver paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and nine tackles.
• Austin Brawley, Ohio’s tackle leader, has 15 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
• Tank Pearson has a team-high one interception to go along with nine tackles and one pass defended.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Joey Labas has racked up 1,078 yards on 58.3% passing while recording seven touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, BJ Harris, has carried the ball 37 times for 273 yards (54.6 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Marion Lukes has run for 212 yards across 46 carries, scoring one touchdown.
• Evan Boyd paces his team with 253 receiving yards on 17 receptions with one touchdown.
• Chris Parker has 15 receptions (on 25 targets) for a total of 223 yards (44.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Solomon Davis’ 14 targets have resulted in 10 receptions for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
• Jason Williams has racked up 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 13 tackles.
• Jordan Kwiatkowski is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 29 tackles and three TFL.
• Aakeem Snell has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.