Massachusetts vs. Central Michigan, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, October 25, 2025
Use Code WWWC UMass (0-7, 0-3 MAC) will be trying to pick up their first win of the season when they visit Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday afternoon to face Central Michigan (4-3, 2-1 MAC) at 3:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Minutemen vs. Chippewas prediction. Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NCAAF Betting Picks!
The Minutemen are coming off a 28-21 loss to Buffalo as 16.5-point underdogs. The Chippewas are coming off a 27-6 win over Bowling Green as 3.5-point underdogs.
Central Michigan is 2-0 in two games against UMass. The last meeting between the two teams was in 2013.
UMass Trying To Snap Seven-Game Losing Streak
The Minutemen haven’t had much go their way this season, and they come into this game on a seven-game losing streak. They will try to snap their losing streak and pick up their first win of the season when they play on Saturday.
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UMass averages 11.3 points per game, which is 136th in the country. They throw for 171.9 yards and rush for 76.7 yards per game.
AJ Hairston has completed 50 percent of his passes for 636 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. Brandon Hood leads the team with 63 carries for 285 yards and two touchdowns, while Jacquon Gibson leads the team with 36 catches for 358 yards.
UMass is giving up 35.6 points per game, which is 129th in the country. They’re giving up 251.3 passing yards and 183.3 rushing yards per game.
Central Michigan Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Chippewas bounced back from their loss to Akron with a win over Bowling Green in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their second straight win when they play on Saturday.
Central Michigan averages 22.6 points per game, which is 102nd in the nation. They throw for 139.1 yards and rush for 190.6 yards per game.
Joe Labas has completed 69 percent of his passes for 766 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. Angel Flores leads the team with 95 carries for 456 yards and seven touchdowns, while Tommy McIntosh leads the team with 12 catches for 197 yards and one touchdown.
Central Michigan is giving up 25.6 points per game, which is 76th in the country. They’re giving up 244.3 passing yards and 172.7 rushing yards per game.
UMass vs. Central Michigan Picks
Point Spread Pick for UMass vs. Central Michigan
- Central Michigan Chippewas -16 (4 Units)
The Chippewas have won three of their last four games, while the Minutemen have lost seven straight games. Central Michigan has the edge here because they rely heavily on their ground game, averaging more than 185 yards per game on the ground, and they're facing a team that has been unable to stop the run, giving up more than 180 yards per game, so expect the Chippewas to keep the ball on the ground.
UMass won’t be as successful offensively because they have one of the worst offenses in the country, with a ground game that gains less than 80 yards per game and a passing game that averages less than 200 yards per game. The Chippewas know the Minutemen won't be able to run the ball against them, which will allow them to keep pressure on the quarterback and force him to make costly mistakes. Take Central Michigan to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for UMass vs. Central Michigan
- Over 46.5 (4 Units)
The Chips played over the total in four of their last six games. Central Michigan averages 22.6 points per game. They run the ball 68 percent of the time with the 33rd-best ground game in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 103rd against the run, and is giving up 35.6 points per game. The Minutemen average 11.3 points per game. They throw the ball 56 percent of the time with the 126th-ranked passing attack in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 88th against the pass, and is giving up 25.6 points per game. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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