South Alabama vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 23

Updated Sep. 23, 2023 3:04 p.m. ET

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The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2) are heavy 16.5-point underdogs on Saturday, September 23, 2023 against the South Alabama Jaguars (2-1). The total has been set at 47.5 points for this game.

The Jaguars won against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their last game, 33-7. In their most recent game, the Chippewas lost against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 41-17.

South Alabama vs. Central Michigan Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
TV: ESPN+
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

South Alabama vs Central Michigan Betting Information updated as of September 23, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
South Alabama	-16.5 (-110)	-722	+500	47.5	-110	-110

South Alabama vs. Central Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: Central Michigan (+16.5)
Pick OU: Push
Prediction: South Alabama 28, Central Michigan 19

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South Alabama vs. Central Michigan Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Jaguars 32, Chippewas 16.
The Jaguars have an 87.8% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Chippewas hold a 16.7% implied probability.
South Alabama has a record of 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
Central Michigan has covered once in three matchups with a spread this year.

South Alabama vs. Central Michigan: 2023 Stats Comparison

	South Alabama	Central Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	28.3 (79)	23.0 (98)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	20.3 (49)	38.0 (117)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	6 (95)	3 (31)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	7 (11)	2 (107)

South Alabama 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
La'Damian Webb	RB	272 YDS / 4 TD / 90.7 YPG / 8.0 YPC
Caullin Lacy	WR	20 REC / 303 YDS / 3 TD / 101.0 YPG
Carter Bradley	QB	600 YDS (72.2%) / 4 TD / 3 INT -18 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.0 RUSH YPG
Kentrel Bullock	RB	190 YDS / 1 TD / 63.3 YPG / 4.3 YPC 6 REC / 32 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.7 REC YPG
Brock Higdon	DL	4 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Jamie Sheriff	DL	2 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Jaden Voisin	S	7 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Khalil Jacobs	LB	2 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK

Central Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Bert Emanuel Jr.	QB	280 YDS (50.0%) / 3 TD / 3 INT 142 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 47.3 RUSH YPG
Myles Bailey	RB	184 YDS / 2 TD / 61.3 YPG / 5.0 YPC
Chris Parker	WR	5 REC / 142 YDS / 1 TD / 47.3 YPG
Jase Bauer	QB	157 YDS (44.8%) / 0 TD / 0 INT 43 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 14.3 RUSH YPG
Kyle Moretti	LB	16 TKL / 2.0 TFL
Donte Kent	DB	15 TKL / 1.0 TFL
Jacques Bristol	DL	9 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Maurice White	DL	3 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK