ESPN2 College Football Odds: Central Michigan vs. Michigan State

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Michigan State Spartans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Spartan Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Chippewas, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Central Michigan was defeated 19-6 by Arizona in Week 1, as 15-point road underdogs. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 54.

Dan LeFevour threw for 108 yards, while rushing for 18 yards and a TD in that loss.

Team records:
Central Michigan: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Michigan State: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS

Central Michigan most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Michigan State most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Central Michigan’s last 15 games on the road
Central Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Central Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Michigan State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

Next up:
Central Michigan home to Alcorn State, Saturday, September 19
Michigan State at Notre Dame, Saturday, September 19