San Diego State Aztecs vs Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

Central Michigan is the -3 point favorite in this week five non-conference matchup against the San Diego State Aztecs. The game is set for 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th, at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant and will be broadcast on CBSS. The Chippewas have a 2-2 record this season, while the Aztecs are 1-2. The over/under line is currently set at 53.5 points.

SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Diego State Aztecs +3

This game will be played at Kelly/Shorts Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.

WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS:

• We have the Central Michigan Chippewas winning this one by a score of 28 to 26
• Even though we like the Central Michigan Chippewas to win, our ATS pick is to take the San Diego State Aztecs at +3
• Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points

Will The San Diego State Aztecs Pick Up A Win On The Road?

San Diego State is looking to bounce back after a 31-10 road loss to California. The Aztecs, who were +19.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread and fell to 1-2 on the season. The over/under for the game was 48.5 points, but the teams combined for just 41, resulting in an under.

San Diego State managed to take an early 7-3 lead, but the Aztecs’ defense couldn’t hold on, and they trailed 21-3 by halftime. The Aztecs added a field goal in the fourth quarter and a late touchdown, but California also scored in the fourth, leading to the 31-10 final score.

San Diego State’s offense struggled in their 31-10 loss to California, finishing with 276 total yards. The Aztecs’ ground game was limited to 110 yards on 35 carries, with no rushing touchdowns. Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson completed 13 of 29 passes for 156 yards, while also throwing two interceptions. His passer rating for the game was 44.61.

Marquez Cooper was the leading rusher for San Diego State, gaining 87 yards on 22 carries. The Aztecs’ leading receiver was Jordan Napier, who caught two passes for 53 yards, including a receiving touchdown.

San Diego State’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 410 total yards in their last game. The Aztecs gave up 303 passing yards on 22 completions, and they struggled to contain California’s passing attack. On the bright side, they did manage to pick off one pass. Against the run, San Diego State was more effective, holding California to 107 yards on 37 carries.

Will The Central Michigan Chippewas Win At Home Over The San Diego State Aztecs?

Central Michigan is now 2-2 after a 37-34 win over Ball State. The Chippewas were -6.5 point favorites but ended up winning by just three points, failing to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 71 points surpassed the over/under line of 50.5 points.

Central Michigan got off to a strong start, leading 10-0 early, but Ball State closed the gap to 23-17 by halftime. The Chippewas fell behind in the third quarter, but they outscored Ball State 14-10 in the fourth quarter to come out on top.

Central Michigan’s offense was powered by a strong ground game in their 37-34 win, as they rushed for 335 yards and three touchdowns. The Chippewas picked up 19 first downs and finished with 527 total yards. Joe Labas threw for 185 yards, completing 70% of his passes for one touchdown. B.J. Harris was dominant on the ground, averaging 18.9 yards per carry and finishing with 151 rushing yards.

Chris Parker led the Chippewas in receiving with five catches for 79 yards and two receiving touchdowns.

Central Michigan’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 431 yards in their most recent game. Ball State’s offense found success through the air, racking up 285 passing yards and three touchdowns while completing 30 of 40 pass attempts. The Chippewas’ secondary will need to tighten up, and the defense as a whole allowed 27 first downs. On the ground, Central Michigan gave up 146 yards and one rushing touchdown.