Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Ohio, USA; Ohio University Bobcats safety Austin Brawley (21) and linebacker Bryce Houston (32) celebrate after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Peden Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Lunsford-USA TODAY Sports
The Central Michigan Chippewas (5-5) will be playing against the Ohio Bobcats (7-3) on Wednesday night, with the Chippewas needing a win to become bowl game eligible. The Chippewas have won the last six games against Ohio and currently hold a 27-5-2 record in the series.
In Week 11, Central Michigan lost 38-28 to Western Michigan. However, running back Marion Lukes has been consistent in his performance all year and leads the conference in all-purpose yards with an average of 138.10 yards per game.
On the other hand, the Ohio Bobcats are coming off a 20-10 victory against Buffalo, with linebacker Keye Thompson earning the Mac East Division Defensive Player of the Week award for Week 11. Thompson led the Bobcats’ defense in the win over the Buffalos and recorded a team-best of 13 tackles and 12 solo stops. He also recorded three tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Central Michigan vs. Ohio Predictions
Covers.com: Ohio should win
Staff writes: “This is a game Ohio should win, but it’s hard to see them running away with it. Neither team is going to put up points in bunches, and ultimately, this should be a game that the Bobcats win by controlling the action rather than moving up and down the field at will. I’m taking the Under on Wednesday night.”
ESPN: 75.7% Ohio wins
According to ESPN Matchup Predictor, The Ohio Bobcats have a 75.7% chance of betting Central Michigan on Wednesday night.
Action Network: Pick Ohio -10.5
Staff writes: “This game has ‘blowout’ written all over it. Central Michigan can’t stop anything at the moment, and with all of its struggles in…
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Publish date : 2023-11-15 19:24:46
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