Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ohio Bobcats

Ohio has a winning record with a fine defense. In their three wins, they've allowed an average of 12 points after shutting down Akron, 30-10. Their quarterbacks have combined for more interceptions (5) than touchdowns (4). Ohio is on a 6-2 run UNDER the total on the road. Central Michigan comes off a 22-21 win over San Diego State. They prefer to run the football, winning two in a row with 335 and 154 yards rushing, as QB Joe Labas has as many TDs (7) as picks. Look for more defense than offense in this MAC rivalry battle. Take Ohio/Central Michigan UNDER the total. 

Central Michigan has beaten the Bobcats six times in a row and nine of 10, and it has covered the spread five of the past six meetings although Ohio did cover as a five-point underdog while losing 30-27 in 2021. The Chippewas come off a 38-28 loss to Western Michigan, but they still have won four of seven to even their record at 5-5. Ohio is laying double digits even though it has averaged only 17.3 points its past four games and the Bobcats have covered just one of those games and that was by one point as a 10-point favorite against Buffalo last week. Central Michigan QB Jase Bauer threw for 205 yards and three TD passes against the Broncos and Marion Lukes ran for 147 yards on seven yards per carry. The Chippewas have enough offense to keep this one within the number. Make it a Max Play on Central Michigan.

Central Michigan went UNDER by 11 points while losing 28-17 to Miami, Ohio on Saturday, and Ohio had its second UNDER in a row while beating Akron, 34-17. The Bobcats had averaged only 13.7 points its first four games of the season, but they rushed for 398 yards on 47 carries with only 60 passing yards against the Zips. The Chippewas had only 52 rushing yards on 27 carries against Miami, and Daniel Richardson threw for 326 yards, but he completed only 22 of 41 passes. Central Michigan is dealing with several injuries on offense, and it has gone UNDER five of its past six road games and six of seven overall as a favorite. Also, the Chippewas are 17-8 UNDER their past 25 games following a loss, and the UNDER is 26-12-2 in Ohio's last 40 games as an underdog, including 9-0 UNDER as a home dog. Take the UNDER for a Max Play.