Vegas Writer - Bowling Green vs Central Michigan

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Handicapper
Vegas Writer
League
NCAAF
Competition
Bowling Green vs Central Michigan
Release Date
11/05/2024 12:27 PM
Event Date
11/05/2024 07:35 PM
Bet Type
Over / Under
Pick
Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Over 48.5 (-110) (BetMGM)
Outcome
Loss
Analysis
There is plenty at stake with tonight's game between Bowling Green and Central Michigan, and rather than dabble with a double-digit spread that could go either way, I'm banking on a high-scoring game. We already know that Bowling Green is the better team, given the spread, as it's split its 10 games but is 3-1 in league play. The Falcons arrive in Mt. Pleasant off two straight wins, after blasting Toledo (41-26) and Kent (27-6). They need one more win to become bowl-eligible, and an offensive outburst after 10 days to prepare makes perfect sense. The Falcons are scoring 28.7 points per road game, which means if we can get that from them, we need just 21 from Central Michigan. Well, considering the Chippewas still feel they have a shot at becoming bowl-eligible, I think they'll force the Falcons into scoring even more, by defending their home field with an offensive outburst of their own. I mean, CMU is averaging 37.5 points per home game this season, so confidence at Kelly/Shorts Stadium will be easy to find. The last two meetings - albeit in 2019 and 2022 - have averaged 55 points and gone over the posted number. Look for a high-scoring game, as both teams have bowl eligibility on their minds, and we end up with another MACtion packed weekday shootout.

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