A couple of schools that had winning seasons in 2017, the Kentucky Wildcats (-17) and the Central Michigan Chippewas (+17) will face off on the turf of Kroger Field. Fans can catch the action live on ESPNU and this crucial afternoon game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
In this Saturday game, Kentucky is tabbed as the big favorite and the team’s currently giving up 17 points. If they are wanting to play the moneyline, bettors would currently have to spend $1,400 in order to win $100 back on the Wildcats (-1400). The Chippewas are getting +780 moneyline odds. This game is a toss-up. Should one side can get out in front in the early stages it’ll create a worthwhile in-game betting scenario. Vegas has set the over/under (O/U) at 49 points.
The game’s O/U has shifted downward after initially being set at 50.5. The opening spread (-17) has stayed firm.
The Wildcats were 7-6 straight up (SU) last season while the Chippewas went 8-5 in 2017. When playing against in-conference foes, the Chippewas went 6-2 SU while the Wildcats were 4-4 SU against Southeastern programs. The Chippewas went 2-2 SU when playing teams out of conference and the Wildcats were 3-1 SU against non-conference competition.
The Chippewas averaged 225 passing yards per game and 142 rushing yards per game versus their eight MAC opponents last year. They managed to score 32.0 points per game against those opponents while giving up 24.8 per contest. When playing non-conference schools, they averaged 25.0 points and 30.8 points-allowed, along with 294 pass yards per game and 148 rush yards per game.
In matchups against non-conference foes in 2017, the Wildcats passed for 173 yards per game and ran for 142 per game on their way to 23.0 points per outing. When playing just SEC opponents, the offensive unit registered 27.1 points per game by averaging 185 passing yards and 184 rushing yards. The Wildcats defense allowed 24.3 PPG to non-conference foes and 30.8 to teams in conference
The Chippewas ought to be the more disruptive team in the trenches. Their offensive line allowed only 25 sacks last season while the D-line registered 34 sacks. The Wildcats O-line gave up 31 sacks last year and their defense recorded only 30 sacks.
Free Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas at Kentucky Wildcats
SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
The Chippewas O-line allowed 25 sacks last season. Their defense created 34 sacks.
Kentucky quarterbacks were sacked 31 times last year. Their defense sacked opposing quarterbacks 30 times.
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