The Buffalo Bulls will be looking to pick up a win and cover the spread when they take on the Chippewas in Central Michigan at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday in Week 7 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook had the Central Michigan Chippewas as -7-point favorites in the matchup, while the betting total had not been set at press time (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 35-23 win for the Chippewas. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Buffalo Bulls vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Bulls will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 4-1 ATS against the spread this season, while the Central Michigan Chippewas are 5-1 ATS. Buffalo is 1-4 on the over under betting totals; Central Michigan is 2-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Central Michigan vs Buffalo injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 57 (Central Michigan Chippewas) and the No. 59 (Buffalo Bulls) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA football Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Central Michigan's No. 93-ranked offense, averaging 24.83 PPG, against a Buffalo defense that ranks No. 44 this week at 21.6 PPG. The Central Michigan aerial game is averaging 301.83 yards per game, more than the Buffalo Bulls secondary allows through the air, 211 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Buffalo Bulls feature the league's No. 44-rated road run defense, allowing 152.5 yards per game. Central Michigan, meanwhile, ranks No. 126 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Joe Licata handled the Falcons defense in his team's most recent action, throwing for 348 yards, but Buffalo still lost to Bowling Green 28-22.
Jarvion Franklin tore up the turf for 127 rushing yards in the latest Chippewas game, a 41-39 loss to the Broncos at Waldo Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo home to Ohio, Saturday, October 24th
Central Michigan at Ball State, Saturday, October 24th