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The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6) will host the Buffalo Bulls (5-4) on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Chippewas are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2), versus the Bulls (with an over/under of 55.5 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Buffalo vs. Central Michigan
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | -2 | -110 | -110 | 55.5 | -110 | -112 | -126 | +104 |
Buffalo Betting Insights
- So far this year, Central Michigan has put together a 3-5-1 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 2-point underdogs this season, Central Michigan is 3-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Central Michigan’s nine games with a set total.
Buffalo Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Buffalo ranks 77th in the FBS with 383.2 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 89th in total defense (400.6 yards allowed per contest).
- Offensively, Buffalo ranks 57th in the FBS with 30.1 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 76th in points allowed (400.6 points allowed per contest).
- Buffalo ranks 62nd in pass offense (241.6 passing yards per game) and 68th in pass defense (230.3 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Buffalo is compiling 141.7 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 76th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 99th, surrendering 170.2 rushing yards per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Buffalo ranks 76th in the FBS with a 38.8% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 34th in third-down percentage allowed (170.2).
- Buffalo has forced 19 total turnovers (12th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (67th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +6, the 22nd-best in college football.
Buffalo’s Best Players
- Cole Snyder has 2,145 passing yards for Buffalo, completing 58.9% of his passes and tossing 14 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 124 rushing yards (13.8 ypg) on 81 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Mike Washington, has carried the ball 113 times for 506 yards (56.2 per game), scoring six times.
- Ron Cook Jr. has carried the ball 117 times for 500 yards (55.6 per game) and three touchdowns while also racking up 168 yards through the air.
- Justin Marshall has hauled in 41 receptions for 569 yards (63.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
- Quian Williams has caught 47 passes for 514 yards (57.1 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Jamari Gassett has a total of 348 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 27 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Ibrahim Kante has 3.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
- Buffalo’s leading tackler, Shaun Dolac, has 66 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Marcus Fuqua has picked off a team-high five passes. He also has 28 tackles and six passes defended to his name.
Central Michigan Betting Insights
- Central Michigan is 3-5-1 against the spread this season.
- Central Michigan has a 3-1 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 2 points or more.
- Four of Central Michigan’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (44.4%).
Central Michigan Stats & Insights
- Central Michigan is accumulating 388.3 total yards per contest on offense this season (72nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 364.3 total yards per contest (55th-ranked).
- Central Michigan ranks 82nd in the FBS with 26.3 points per game on offense, and it ranks 87th with 29.0 points allowed per game on defense.
- In terms of passing, Central Michigan ranks 58th in the FBS (245.3 passing yards per game) and 80th defensively (237.3 passing yards allowed per contest).
- From an offensive angle, Central Michigan is putting up 143.0 rushing yards per contest (73rd-ranked). It ranks 39th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (127.0 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Central Michigan’s third-down defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 16th-best in the FBS with a 30.6% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is posting a 35.5% third-down rate, which ranks 100th.
- With eight forced turnovers (111th in the FBS) and 22 turnovers committed (131st in the FBS) this season, Central Michigan ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -14.
Central Michigan’s Best Players
- Daniel Richardson has racked up 1,883 yards on 56.4% passing while collecting 15 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Lew Nichols, has carried the ball 161 times for 546 yards (60.7 per game) with six touchdowns.
- Marion Lukes has racked up 275 yards (on 47 attempts) with three touchdowns.
- Carlos Carriere has totaled 42 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 478 (53.1 yards per game). He’s been targeted 74 times and has two touchdowns.
- Joel Wilson has put up a 445-yard season so far with six touchdowns. He’s caught 44 passes on 57 targets.
- Jalen McGaughy’s 35 targets have resulted in 17 grabs for 272 yards and two touchdowns.
- Thomas Incoom has 8.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 9.0 TFL and 29 tackles.
- So far Trey Jones leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has totaled 39 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two interceptions this season.
