Quick Lane Bowl Pick & Prediction: Central Michigan vs. Minnesota
By ATSSportsline.com
Minnesota hopes to avoid a shootout with Central Michigan in today’s Quick Lane Bowl. But is it inevitable in this 5PM ET game?
The Odds
According to oddsmakers from oddsmakers at BetDSI, Minnesota is favored in this game, as the Gophers are getting odds of -6 points against the Chippewas. The over/under total for the game has been set at 48.5 points.
The Records
Central Michigan is 7-5 on the season, 9-3 against the spread and 7-5 with the under. Minnesota is 5-7 overall, 6-6 against the spread and 7-5 with the over. These two teams haven’t met since 1987 when Minnesota picked up a 30-10 victory. Minnesota has hit the over in 7 of its last 9 games against MAC opponents
The Pick
Minnesota has gone over in three straight games and six of their last seven. They gave up 31 points to Wisconsin, who is not exactly an offensive juggernaut. Central Michigan has been tested by Oklahoma State, Michigan State and Syracuse. They do have an explosive offense, scoring 62 points in their last two games. Defensively, they have had their issues, allowing 41 points to Western Michigan and 28 to Toledo.
QUICK LANE BOWL FREE PICK: CMU/MINNESOTA OVER 48.5
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