After dropping its first two games of the year, Central Michigan recovered by beating Bucknell 41-0 last week. Meanwhile, last week, Penn State gained national attention as it cruised to a 41-12 victory over Auburn, advancing to 3-0 on the year. The best odds, lines, and picks for the game are here.
Although Penn State opened the season with a victory and covered against Purdue as a road favorite by 3.5 points, the 35-31 final score did not garner much attention.
The Nittany Lions beat Auburn 41-12 last week, moving to 3-0 on the year. Sean Clifford, the quarterback, completed 178 passes for Penn State, while Nicholas Singleton, the running back, gained 124 yards and two touchdowns on just 10 attempts.
Due to their Week 1 matchup against then-No. 12 Oklahoma State, Central Michigan are no strangers to this caliber of opposition. The Chippewas fought hard in that contest, scoring 44 points and covering the 20.5-point spread despite losing 58-44. The previous week, they won against Bucknell, 41-0, covering the spread once more.
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Penn State University vs Central Michigan University Match details
Fixture: CMU at PSU
Date & Time: Saturday, September 24; 12:00 pm ET
Venue: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Penn State University vs Central Michigan University betting odds
Penn State University vs Central Michigan University: Best Picks
The offensive line for the Nittany Lions had challenges last year, but they seem to have been resolved in the offseason.
They were successful against Auburn, averaging 6.3 yards per rush, and they ought to have a similar kind of success against Central Michigan. In addition to winning and covering in five straight games against MAC opponents, Penn State has done both in 14 of its last 20 games.
Pick: Nicholas Singleton Over 83.5 Rush Yds (-115)
Penn State University vs Central Michigan University Prediction
Penn State are the stronger team on paper and should look to cover the spread against Central Michigan easily. A fourth win is on the cards for the Nittany Lions at home today.
Prediction: Penn State -28 (-110)
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