Ohio vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 12, 2024

Updated Oct. 12, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

Oddsmakers give the Ohio Bobcats (3-2) the edge when they visit the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in a matchup between MAC opponents at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Ohio is favored by 3 points. The game has an over/under of 50.5 points.

The Bobcats won versus the Akron Zips in their last game, 30-10. In their last contest, the Chippewas won versus the San Diego State Aztecs, 22-21.

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Ohio vs. Central Michigan Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
TV: ESPNU
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Ohio vs Central Michigan Betting Information updated as of October 12, 2024, 2:48 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Ohio	-3 (-110)	-145	+120	50.5	-108	-112

Ohio vs. Central Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio (-3)
Pick OU: Over (50.5)
Prediction: Ohio 30, Central Michigan 21

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Ohio vs. Central Michigan Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Bobcats 27, Chippewas 24.
The Bobcats have a 59.2% chance to collect the win in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Chippewas hold a 45.5% implied probability.
Ohio has compiled a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
Central Michigan has compiled a 0-3-1 record against the spread this season.

Ohio vs. Central Michigan: Head-to-Head

In their past two matchups, Central Michigan owns a split 1-1 record against Ohio.
The Bobcats have a 2-0 record ATS in those games, while the two teams have gone over the point total on one occasion.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, Ohio has scored 61 points versus Central Michigan, while allowing only 50 points.

Ohio vs. Central Michigan: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Ohio	Central Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	21.2 (115)	30 (77)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	23 (50)	29.4 (89)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	10 (109)	10 (109)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	5 (96)	1 (133)

Ohio 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Anthony Tyus III	RB	500 YDS / 4 TD / 100 YPG / 5.7 YPC 6 REC / 51 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.2 REC YPG
Parker Navarro	QB	751 YDS (68.1%) / 4 TD / 4 INT 213 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 42.6 RUSH YPG
Coleman Owen	WR	31 REC / 466 YDS / 2 TD / 93.2 YPG
Rickey Hunt	RB	152 YDS / 1 TD / 30.4 YPG / 3.8 YPC
Marcel Walker	DL	7 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Bradley Weaver	DL	9 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Austin Brawley	DB	15 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Kadin Schmitz	DL	4 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK

Central Michigan 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Joey Labas	QB	1,078 YDS (58.3%) / 7 TD / 7 INT
BJ Harris	RB	273 YDS / 2 TD / 54.6 YPG / 7.4 YPC
Chris Parker	WR	15 REC / 223 YDS / 3 TD / 44.6 YPG
Marion Lukes	RB	212 YDS / 1 TD / 42.4 YPG / 4.6 YPC 6 REC / 70 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 14 REC YPG
Jordan Kwiatkowski	LB	29 TKL / 3 TFL
Jason Williams	DL	13 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Caleb Spann	DB	17 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Elijah Rikard	DB	17 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK