NCAA FOOTBALL BETTING PREDICTION - CENTRAL MICHIGAN @ KENT STATE

NCAA Football

2007-10-27 - Central Michigan at Kent State

A Sports Betting Pick by Luccin

Central Michigan Chippewas (4-4) @ Kent State Golden Flashes (3-5)
Venue Kent, Ohio

Recent Matchups
2004 Central Michigan vs Kent State 24-21
2000 Central Michigan vs Kent State 21-24

All time record 21-5 in favour of CMU

Central Michigan

The Chippewas have an average 4-4 record so far they season, however they would have been expected to lose 3 of these 4, only the defeat against lower division North Dakota State can be looked at in a negative light.

Of the 4 victories, 3 have come against conference opponents and all have been despatched by more than 20 points, this includes a very good win against a decent Ball State side.

The key to success for CMU has been the passing game, QB Dan LeFevour has passed for nearly 2000 yards and rushed for nearly 500 more, he will need to keep the scoreboard ticking as the defensive side ranks 13th in the division and 117th in Division 1AA

Kent State

The Flashes have had a fairly mediocre season so far, on opening day upset against Iowa State has been tempered by the fact that ISU have proven to be abysmal. The only other victory of note was against Ohio who have also been fellow under achievers.

Kent have a very balanced attack with RB Eugene Davis running for over 100 yards in nearly every game. If the Flashes can control the possession and keep CMU’s high powered offence off the field then they could have a chance.

The defence is the best in the conference and will need to be the difference between the sides.

Verdict

Ultimately Central Michigan will prove too powerful in a high scoring affair, Kent State will not have the firepower to score enough points in this shootout.

The Pick :

BEST BETTING TIP :

Over 60 points available for 1.952 at Bet365

The more cautious may consider Central Michigan to win only, for about 1.7

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