- The Mid-American Conference MACtion slate kicks off this week
- Bowling Green and Ball State open play as double-digit favorites in Tuesday’s games
- Read below for Bowling Green vs Central Michigan and Miami (OH) vs Ball State odds, analysis and prediction
Are you ready for some MACtion?
The Mid-American Conference is front and center, marking their college football territory in the midweek of November with head-t0-head conference battles. To kick off the MACtion Tuesday, we’ve got Bowling Green vs Central Michigan and Miami (OH) vs Ball State.
Read below for our previews and predictions.
Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | -12 (-110) | -440 | Over 48.5 (-110) |
| Central Michigan | +12 (-110) | +340 | Under 48.5 (-110) |
The Bowling Green Falcons are 12-point road favorites over the Central Michigan Chippewas in the college football odds, with a total set at 48.5 points.
Action gets underway at 7:30pm ET from Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. ESPN2 will be carrying the coverage.
All odds as of November 3 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Check out our DraftKings Review and start betting today.
Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction
Bowling Green has hit its stride right as conference action got going, and reeling off wins in three of its last four, all MAC contests.
They just matched their season high for scoring in a game, pounding Toledo 41-26, giving them their first 2-game win streak on the year.
The Falcons are a Top-3 passing unit in the MAC, piling up 230.4 yards per game, but they balance it out with a run game that’s putting up a decent 146.5 yards per contest, a Top-6 mark in the conference.
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The Chippewas, meanwhile, are reeling, having dropped three straight, and their defense has been getting beat up in the process.
While they’re just a tick below Bowling Green scoring 27 points per game, they are giving up 32.3 per contest. That number has ballooned to 37 over this slide, punctuated by a 46-7 thrashing at the hands of Miami (OH) last time out.
What gives me pause in taking the Falcons and that large spread is the fact that the Chippewas’ best offensive strength is running the ball, a Top 40 mark in the nation at 184.4 yards per game.
Bowling Green is great against the pass, holding teams to 181.5 yards per game, but they are just inside the Top 100 for rush yards allowed, at nearly 170.
However, with Chippewas freshman pivot Tyler Jefferson starting, with top QB Joe Labas and backup Bert Emanuel Jr injured, I don’t think believe there’s enough firepower to cover up its problematic defense.
- Pick: Bowling Green -12 (-110)
Miami (OH) vs Ball State Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | -12 (-110) | -455 | Over 50 (-108) |
| Ball State | +12 (-110) | +350 | Under 50 (-112) |
Another game, another MAC team favored by a dozen, this time the visiting Miami (OH) Redhawks, who are on the road to battle the Ball State Cardinals.
Kickoff is slated for 8pm ET from Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana, and can be seen live on ESPN.
Miami (OH) vs Ball State Prediction
The Redhawks are surging, having reeled off three straight wins to move to 3-1 in the MAC, a three-way tied for second, looking up at Western Michigan.
Don’t let the Bottom-3 scoring rankings fool you, Miami (OH) has been putting it on their opponents during this fun run, averaging 38 points per game.
They ripped Central Michigan last game 46-7, covering the spread as 10.5-point favorites.
Miami has been shredding on the ground, piling up 208.7 yards over the last three, while quarterback Brett Gabbert has thrown eight TD passes on just 46 attempts.
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I don’t know how much resistance Ball State will provide here.
Defensively they are outside the Top 100 in rushing yards allowed per game at 176.4, and they are right at the bottom of the nation in passing yards allowed, getting picked apart for 301 yards per contest.
To their credit, the Cardinals do have two wins in the last three, most notably upending Northern Illinois 25-23 last time out, the team with the best scoring defense in the MAC.
Miami has a formidable Top 25 pass defense that allows 183.4 yards per game, which should cause problems for the pass-happy Cardinals.
Throw in the fact Ball State is giving up a whopping 40.4 points per game, and I like the visitors to have their way in this one.
- Pick: Miami (OH) -12.5 ( -110)
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As the college football season continues to heat up, Tuesday MACtion is set to deliver some exciting matchups with Bowling Green taking on Central Michigan and Miami (OH) facing off against Ball State. With both games offering plenty of intrigue, fans and bettors alike are eager to see how these contests will unfold.
In the first matchup, Bowling Green will look to bounce back from a tough loss against Akron as they take on Central Michigan. The Falcons have struggled this season, currently sitting at 1-7 overall and 1-3 in conference play. On the other hand, Central Michigan has been more competitive with a 4-4 record overall and a 3-1 record in the MAC. The Chippewas are coming off a convincing win over Eastern Michigan and will look to continue their winning ways against Bowling Green.
In terms of betting odds, Central Michigan is favored in this matchup with a spread of -10.5 points. The over/under is set at 55 points, indicating that oddsmakers expect a relatively high-scoring game. While Bowling Green has struggled this season, they have shown flashes of potential and could potentially cover the spread if they can put together a strong performance.
In the second matchup, Miami (OH) will take on Ball State in what promises to be a competitive game. Miami (OH) currently sits at 3-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while Ball State is 4-4 overall and 3-1 in the MAC. Both teams are coming off wins in their last games and will look to build on that momentum in this matchup.
The betting odds for this game are relatively close, with Miami (OH) being favored by just 2.5 points. The over/under is set at 54 points, indicating that oddsmakers expect a relatively high-scoring game. This matchup could go either way, with both teams having shown the ability to compete with some of the top teams in the MAC.
As for predictions and picks, Central Michigan and Miami (OH) appear to have the edge in their respective matchups. Central Michigan’s strong performance against Eastern Michigan and Bowling Green’s struggles this season make them the favorites to cover the spread. Miami (OH) has also shown more consistency this season compared to Ball State, giving them the slight edge in what should be a closely contested game.
Overall, Tuesday MACtion is shaping up to be an exciting night of college football with two intriguing matchups on tap. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see how these games unfold and which teams come out on top.