Central Michigan vs. Florida International Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 7

At Riccardo Silva Stadium on Saturday, the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-0) face the Florida International Panthers (0-1).

The Chippewas are the favorites (-3.5) in their game versus the Panthers, with the over/under at 51.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Chippewas are -172 and the Panthers are +142.)

Below you can find our preview for this season, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Central Michigan vs. Florida International Betting Odds

• Spread favorite: Chippewas (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Chippewas (-172), Panthers (+142)
• Total: 51.5 points

Central Michigan vs. Florida International Betting Stats and Info

• Central Michigan covered three times in 12 chances against the spread last season.
• Central Michigan was favored by 3.5 points or more last season four times and failed to cover in all four.
• Central Michigan and its opponent combined to hit the over in seven of 12 contests last season.
• Florida International compiled a 4-7-0 ATS record last season.
• Florida International covered the spread four times last season (4-5 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
• A total of five of Florida International games last season hit the over.

Central Michigan vs. Florida International Key Players

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Jase Bauer threw for 1,881 yards last season (156.8 per game) while completing 56.8% of his passes (163-for-287), with 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also carried the ball 121 times for 366 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 30.5 yards per game.
• Marion Lukes took 144 carries for 737 rushing yards a season ago (61.4 per game) and scored five touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 300 yards.
• Last season Myles Bailey rushed for 476 yards on 101 carries (39.7 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
• Tyson Davis reeled in 29 passes for 444 yards last season and scored four touchdowns. He was targeted 42 times, and averaged 37 receiving yards.
• Jesse Prewitt III added 31 catches for 438 yards and four touchdowns.
• Chris Parker caught 23 passes on 43 targets for 409 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 34.1 yards per game.
• Jacques Bristol put together a solid body of work a year ago, registering four sacks, five TFL and 43 tackles.
• Trey Jones collected 64 tackles, two TFL, and one interception over his last campaign.
• Marcus Badgett intercepted one pass and tacked on nine tackles and two passes defended last season.

Florida International Panthers

• Keyone Jenkins threw for 2,414 yards while completing 58.4% of his passes last year, with 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions (201.2 yards per game).
• Shomari Lawrence rushed for 566 yards on 125 attempts (47.2 yards per game) and scored four touchdowns a season ago.
• Last season Kejon Owens rushed for 453 yards on 80 carries (37.8 yards per game), with five rushing touchdowns.
• Last season Kris Mitchell grabbed 64 passes for 1,118 yards (93.2 per game) with seven touchdowns.
• Dean Patterson also added 28 catches for 423 yards and one touchdown. He was targeted 52 times, and put up 35.3 receiving yards per game.
• Eric Rivers caught 32 passes on 48 targets for 343 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 28.6 receiving yards per game.
• Alex Nobles put together a strong body of work a year ago, notching 4.5 sacks, eight TFL and 42 tackles.
• Over his 2023 campaign, Donovan Manuel totaled 117 tackles, 10 TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
• CJ Christian picked off three passes and tacked on 55 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended last season.