Central Michigan Chippewas vs Bowling Green Falcons Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Bowling Green Falcons

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (-5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3) are traveling to Doyt L. Perry Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025 where they will play the Bowling Green Falcons (3-3). Bowling Green is 5.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 43.

The Central Michigan Chippewas head into this matchup 3-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Chippewas stepped onto the field against the Akron Zips and took a loss by a final of 28-22. Overall, they tallied 65 plays which totaled 374 yds. The Central Michigan Chippewas ran the football 40 times and accrued 238 yds, which earned them an average of 6.0 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Chippewas gave up 162 yds on 37 tries, which is an average of 4.4 yds per run allowed. Central Michigan gave up 20 completions on 31 tries for a total of 255 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.5%.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Central Michigan Chippewas hold an average of 21.8 PPG. As a team they average 187.2 yards in the run game which is 39th in D-1. The Chippewas have racked up 2,024 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Central Michigan has amassed 7 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. Central Michigan has tallied 107 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 38 penalties for 297 yds. They have surrendered the football 5 different times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Chippewas have given up 1,354 yds which puts them in 72nd in Division 1. They have given up 225.7 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.3%. In total, they have allowed 381.8 yards per game which has them sitting 86th in D-1. They have relinquished 11 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.5 yards per rushing attempt and 156.2 rushing yards per game this season. In total, they have allowed 937 yards via the running game in 6 games. The Chippewas are ranked 100th in the nation regarding team defense, allowing 28.8 PPG.

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The Falcons step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Falcons took home the win by a final score of 28-23 when they faced the Toledo Rockets. The Falcons finished the contest with 226 yards on 53 plays (4.3 yards per play). Bowling Green ran for 1.7 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 61 yds on 36 carries. Bowling Green conceded 43 rush attempts for 165 yards (3.8 yards per rush). The Falcons pass defense allowed a completion rate of 63.3%, surrendering 264 yds on 19 out of 30 passing.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Falcons are sitting 104th in D-1 by tallying 22.3 points per game. The Bowling Green Falcons maintain an average of 306.5 yards per contest, which has them ranked 127th in college football. The Bowling Green offense has compiled 319 yds of penalties on 39 violations, which is 56th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 6 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 100 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Falcons have compiled 995 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 165.8 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 122nd in Division 1. They average 140.7 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 844 yards for the year.

The Falcons are allowing 25.3 points per game, which puts them 75th in D-1. Bowling Green has surrendered a total of 839 yards rushing (139.8 yards/game) as well as 9 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have conceded 8 touchdowns through the air and 238.3 yards per outing, which puts them in 94th in D-1. The Falcons defense has been on the field for 375 plays, which has them sitting 35th in D-1. They have tallied 7 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions on the year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 152 points.

Who will win tonight's Chippewas/Falcons college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Chippewas +5.0

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