The Chippewas (-7) are gearing up to host the Kansas Jayhawks in Central Michigan. The afternoon matchup is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET and fans can witness the action live on ESP+.
Kansas Jayhawks at Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
Kansas is a live dog in this Saturday pairing and is currently getting 7 points. If they are wanting to take the moneyline, gamblers would currently have to put up $300 in order to win $100 back on the Chippewas (-300). The Jayhawks are getting +220 moneyline odds. Oddsmakers have determined the over/under (O/U) to be 51.5 points, and should one team can catch a lucky break early on, it’ll likely generate a nice live betting opportunity.
The game’s O/U has shifted much lower after opening at 55. The original line (-7) has stayed consistent.
The Jayhawks have lost 3.7 units so far and are 0-1 against the spread (ATS). The team’s recorded an O/U mark of 0-0. The Chippewas are down 1.0 unit for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-0 ATS and own an O/U record of 1-0.
The Jayhawks are 0-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Chippewas are also 0-1 SU.
The Jayhawks fell to Nicholls 26-23 in a matchup where Peyton Bender completed just 19-of-35 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns. Khalil Herbert (61 yards on 12 rush attempts) and the signal-caller Bender (-15 yards on 10 carries) led the running attack. Stephon Robinson Jr. (four receptions, 43 yards) and Steven Sims Jr. (four catches, 29 yards, one TD) shared the receiving duties in the defeat.
One week ago, Kentucky knocked off this Central Michigan crew by a score of 35-20. Tony Poljan completed 17-of-27 passes for 137 yards. Poljan (47 yards on 16 rush attempts) and Jonathan Ward (36 yards on 11 carries) spearheaded the running game as Cameron Cole (four receptions, 51 yards) and Jamil Sabbagh (two catches, 11 yards) led the Central Michigan pass-catchers in the loss.
If the numbers last year are any indication, then it appears the Chippewas could own an edge when it comes to quarterback protection. Their offensive line yielded just 25 sacks last season while the D-line registered 34 sacks. The Jayhawks O-line allowed 29 sacks last year and their defense sacked opposing QBs just 19 times..
These two teams faced off a year ago with the final outcome being a 45-27 victory for Central Michigan.
Betting Pick: Kansas Jayhawks vs. Central Michigan Chippewas
SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Under
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
Kansas was favored by 10 points in its last game. The team did not cover the spread in the 26-23 loss to Nicholls.
The Central Michigan offense has lost zero fumbles this season while Kansas has lost one
Central Michigan was favored by 17 points in its last match and the O/U was 50.5. The over cashed and Central Michigan failed to cover in the 35-20 loss to Kentucky.
The Jayhawks only produced 14 passing touchdowns last season.
The Chippewas threw for 27 passing touchdowns last season.
The Jayhawks created 11 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Chippewas put up 19 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Jayhawks put up 3.1 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.2 YPC to opponents.
The Chippewas registered 3.9 yards per carry last season and gave up a YPC of 4.3 to opponents.
The Jayhawks offensive line allowed 29 sacks last season. Their defense created 19 sacks.
Chippewas quarterbacks were sacked 25 times last season. Their defense logged 34 sacks.
Each team defense has recorded one sack this year.
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