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The Buffalo Bulls (1-4) will host the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-2) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET.
The Bulls are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), versus the Chippewas (with an over/under of 57.5 points).
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Game Info for Central Michigan vs. Buffalo
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Stadium: UB Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | -3 | -110 | -110 | 57.5 | -109 | -111 | -151 | +128 |
Central Michigan Pick Insights
- Central Michigan is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Central Michigan is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
- Central Michigan games have hit the over on four of five occasions (80%).
Central Michigan Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks eighth-worst in the FBS (453.6 yards allowed per game), Central Michigan has put up better results on offense, ranking 106th in the FBS offensively putting up 336.6 yards per game.
- Central Michigan sports the 89th-ranked scoring offense this year (25.8 points per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 20th-worst with 33.4 points allowed per game.
- It’s been a rough stretch for Central Michigan in terms of throwing the football and defending the pass, ranking 19th-worst in passing offense (177 passing yards per game) and sixth-worst in passing defense (310.8 passing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- Central Michigan is putting up 159.6 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 62nd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 77th, allowing 142.8 rushing yards per game.
- With a 33.8% third-down conversion rate (23rd-worst) and a 45.5% third-down rate allowed on defense (23rd-worst), Central Michigan has been playing poorly on both sides of the ball this season in terms of third-down efficiency.
- Central Michigan owns the 93rd-ranked turnover margin in college football at -2, forcing two turnovers (123rd in the FBS) while turning it over four times (18th in the FBS).
Central Michigan’s Best Players
- Jase Bauer has 599 yards passing for Central Michigan, completing 60% of his passes and collecting two touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 108 rushing yards (21.6 ypg) on 34 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Myles Bailey, has carried the ball 63 times for 303 yards (60.6 per game), scoring two times.
- Bert Emanuel Jr. has carried the ball 42 times for 165 yards (33 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Jesse Prewitt III’s 257 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 19 times and has totaled 16 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Chris Parker has caught 11 passes for 217 yards (43.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Tyson Davis has a total of 150 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing nine throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Jacques Bristol has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 11 tackles.
- Central Michigan’s leading tackler, Kyle Moretti, has 22 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Elijah Rikard has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has eight tackles and one pass defended to his name.
Buffalo Betting Insights
- Buffalo has a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Buffalo has a 3-1 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3 points or more.
- Buffalo games have gone over the point total in four out of five opportunities (80%).
Buffalo Pick Insights
- This season has been rough for Buffalo on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging just 333.6 total yards per game (25th-worst) and surrendering 460.4 total yards per game (seventh-worst).
- Buffalo ranks 85th in points per game (26.4), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 37.6 points surrendered per contest.
- In terms of passing, Buffalo ranks 94th in the FBS (214.4 passing yards per game) and 93rd on defense (245.4 passing yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of rushing, this season has been difficult for Buffalo on both offense and defense, as it is putting up just 119.2 rushing yards per contest (25th-worst) and surrendering 215 rushing yards per game (eighth-worst).
- Buffalo’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with a 32.5% third-down conversion rate. It has been more effective defensively, giving up a 38.5% third-down rate (65th-ranked).
- Buffalo has compiled five forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) and committed five turnovers (28th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 66th in the FBS.
Buffalo’s Best Players
- Cole Snyder has thrown for 1,075 yards on 60.5% passing while collecting 11 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Mike Washington has run the ball 49 times for 234 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Ron Cook Jr. has racked up 230 yards on 58 carries with two touchdowns, while also catching 15 passes for 128 yards and one score.
- Marlyn Johnson’s 208 receiving yards (41.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 19 catches on 28 targets with four touchdowns.
- Nik McMillan has recorded 153 receiving yards (30.6 yards per game) and one touchdown on 10 receptions.
- Darrell Harding Jr. has racked up 149 reciving yards (29.8 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Max Michel has racked up 2.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 10 tackles.
- Buffalo’s tackle leader, Devin Grant, has 15 tackles and one interception this year.
- Charles McCartherens has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has three tackles and two passes defended to his name.
