Midweek MACtion action kicks off with Bowling Green Falcons (4-4) and Central Michigan Chippewas (3-5) facing off on Tuesday night. The Falcons have won two games in a row, while the Chippewas have lost three straight. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
The SportsLine Projection Model has made predictions and betting advice for the matchup. According to the model, Bowling Green is favored by 11.5 points, with an over/under of 49 total points. The model also suggests that one side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations.
The Falcons have been strong on offense this season, ranking fourth in the MAC in scoring offense (27.1), third in passing offense (230.4), and sixth in total offense (376.9). Quarterback Connor Bazelak has been impressive, completing 68% of his passes for 1,815 yards and 10 passing touchdowns.
Central Michigan has struggled defensively, giving up at least 27 points in each of the last three games. However, they have established a strong run game this season, ranking fourth in the conference with 5.1 yards per carry.