Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 26, 2025
Updated Dec. 26, 2025 9:04 a.m. ET
Data Skrive
The Northwestern Wildcats take on the Central Michigan Chippewas in the GameAbove Sports Bowl as major, 10.5-point favorites on December 26, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN. A total of 43.5 points has been set for this matchup.
In their most recent game, the Wildcats lost versus the Illinois Fighting Illini, 20-13. Facing the Toledo Rockets in their most recent contest, the Chippewas lost 21-3.
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Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Game Information & Odds
- When: Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | -10.5 (-110) | -415 | +323 | 43.5 | -107 | -118 |
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Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Prediction
- Pick ATS: Northwestern (-10.5)
- Pick OU: Over (43.5)
- Prediction: Northwestern 28, Central Michigan 16
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Wildcats 27, Chippewas 16.
- The Wildcats have an 80.6% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Chippewas hold a 23.6% implied probability.
- Northwestern has put together a 6-4-2 record against the spread this season.
- Central Michigan is 8-4-0 ATS this season.
Northwestern vs. Central Michigan: 2025 Stats Comparison
| Northwestern | Central Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.5 (105) | 23.8 (97) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.9 (30) | 22.7 (46) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 20 (111) | 12 (18) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 16 (60) | 20 (29) |
Northwestern 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | RB | 886 YDS / 10 TD / 80.5 YPG / 5.1 YPC 9 REC / 51 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 6.4 REC YPG |
| Preston Stone | QB | 2,174 YDS (59.9%) / 14 TD / 12 INT 16 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 1.3 RUSH YPG |
| Griffin Wilde | WR | 61 REC / 783 YDS / 6 TD / 65.3 YPG |
| Joseph Himon II | RB | 486 YDS / 1 TD / 44.2 YPG / 4.9 YPC 21 REC / 118 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.8 REC YPG |
| Mac Uihlein | LB | 78 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD |
| Robert Fitzgerald | DB | 90 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Braydon Brus | LB | 59 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Braden Turner | DB | 41 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Central Michigan 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Flores | QB | 195 YDS (70.4%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 519 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 64.9 RUSH YPG |
| Joey Labas | QB | 1,676 YDS (68.9%) / 12 TD / 6 INT |
| Brock Townsend | RB | 394 YDS / 4 TD / 35.8 YPG / 5.3 YPC 12 REC / 142 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 15.8 REC YPG |
| Nahree Biggins | RB | 540 YDS / 2 TD / 45 YPG / 5.1 YPC 19 REC / 185 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 18.5 REC YPG |
| Jordan Kwiatkowski | LB | 77 TKL / 6 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 3 INT |
| Michael Heldman | DL | 39 TKL / 9 TFL / 10.5 SACK |
| Dakota Cochran | LB | 56 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Jaion Jackson | DB | 30 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT |
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