Michigan State vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 1

Updated Sep. 1, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET

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The Michigan State Spartans (0-0) are double-digit favorites (-13.5) on Friday, September 1, 2023 against the Central Michigan Chippewas (0-0). The over/under for the contest is set at 45.

The Spartans failed to qualify for a bowl game last year after going 5-7 during the regular season. They scored 24.4 points per game (91st in college football), and allowed 27.4 (74th). The Chippewas finished 4-8 last season and failed to qualify for a bowl game. They scored 24.8 points per game (86th in college football) and allowed 28.2 (80th).

Michigan State vs. Central Michigan Game Information & Odds

When: Friday, September 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan
TV: Fox Sports 1
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Michigan State vs Central Michigan Betting Information updated as of September 1, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Michigan State	-13.5 (-113)	-577	+420	45	-109	-111

Michigan State vs. Central Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan State (-13.5)
Pick OU: Over (45)
Prediction: Michigan State 35, Central Michigan 18

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Michigan State vs. Central Michigan Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Spartans 29, Chippewas 16.
The Spartans have an 85.2% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Chippewas hold a 19.2% implied probability.
Michigan State compiled a 5-6-1 ATS record last year.
Central Michigan covered four times in 12 chances against the spread last season.

Michigan State vs. Central Michigan: 2022 Stats Comparison

	Michigan State	Central Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	24.4 (94)	24.8 (91)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	27.4 (64)	28.2 (70)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	16 (41)	28 (129)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	12 (115)	9 (128)

Michigan State 2022 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Payton Thorne	QB	2,679 YDS (62.4%) / 19 TD / 11 INT 42 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 3.5 RUSH YPG
Keon Coleman	WR	58 REC / 798 YDS / 7 TD / 66.5 YPG
Jalen Berger	RB	683 YDS / 6 TD / 56.9 YPG / 4.6 YPC 19 REC / 128 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.7 REC YPG
Jayden Reed	WR	55 REC / 636 YDS / 5 TD / 53.0 YPG
Cal Haladay	LB	113 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Kendell Brooks	CB	96 TKL / 3.0 TFL
Jacoby Windmon	LB	48 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK / 1 INT
Ben VanSumeren	LB	80 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK

Central Michigan 2022 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Daniel Richardson	QB	1,978 YDS (56.1%) / 15 TD / 5 INT
Lew Nichols	RB	601 YDS / 6 TD / 50.1 YPG / 3.4 YPC 21 REC / 128 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.7 REC YPG
Bert Emanuel Jr.	QB	54 YDS (50.0%) / 0 TD / 0 INT 496 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 41.3 RUSH YPG
Joel Wilson	TE	44 REC / 445 YDS / 6 TD / 37.1 YPG
Thomas Incoom	DL	31 TKL / 11.0 TFL / 10.5 SACK
Kyle Moretti	LB	39 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Trey Jones	DB	39 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Ronald Kent Jr.	DB	30 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK