Central Michigan Chippewas Look to Take Advantage of Struggling Ball State Cardinals

Game outlook

On Saturday, the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3, 2-1 MAC) will be traveling to Muncie, Indiana to face the Ball State Cardinals (1-6, 0-3 MAC). Central Michigan has won their three of their last four games, while the Cardinals have lost four straight. Central Michigan has two running backs listed as questionable, while Ball State will be without four of their players.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 10/21/2023 @ 3:30pm EST

Where: Scheumann Stadium Stadium Chippewas vs Cardinals Betting Odds Moneyline: Chippewas -191 | Cardinals +165

Spread: Chippewas -4.5 (-110) | Cardinals +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 40 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 66%.

Central Michigan Chippewas

Central Michigan's 2019 season has been a challenging one, due in large part to their struggles on defense. Allowing an average of 30.6 points and 402.3 yards per game (103rd in the country), CMU’s defensive performance has been poor. The Chippewas have defended reasonably against the run, allowing 129.6 yards per game (55th nationally) but far too much through the air, giving away 272.7 yards per game which puts them at 121st. Offensively, they are scoring an average of 22.7 points and amassing 335.9 total yards of offense per game (104th and 105th in the country respectively). On the ground, CMU averages 146 yards rushing per game, and 192.3 yards passing per game. The quarter back, Jase Bauer, has racked up 1,060 yards in the air with four touchdowns and six interceptions. In terms of rushing, Myles Bailey leads the way with 360 yards and three touchdowns, with Marion Lukes contributing 202 yards and one touchdown. The leading receiver for Central Michigan is Jesse Prewitt III with 356 yards and three touchdowns. The current power ranking of 90 puts Central Michigan lowest 94th in offense, 116th in defense, and with an overall record of 4-3 (2-5 against the spread).