ESPN2 NCAA Football Odds: Ohio vs Central Michigan

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Ohio Bobcats and the Central Michigan Chippewas will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Friday. Oddsmakers currently have the Chippewas listed as 14-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total is sitting at 53. Ohio defeated Temple 35-17 as a 2-point underdog in Week 13. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (44). Theo Scott passed for 324 yards with three touchdowns passes and two rushing touchdowns for Ohio in the win. Central Michigan defeated Northern Illinois 45-31 as a 13.5-point favorite in Week 13. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (69.5). Bryan Schroeder rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries for Central Michigan, while Dan LeFevour passed for 255 yards with three touchdowns in the win. Team records: Ohio: 9-3 SU, 7-4 ATS Central Michigan: 10-2 SU, 9-2 ATS Ohio most recently: When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 2-8 When playing within the conference are 9-1 After playing Temple are 0-2 Central Michigan most recently: When playing in December are 2-2 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Ohio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Ohio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road Ohio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Ohio is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games Central Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Central Michigan is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games Central Michigan is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 6 games