Northwestern vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for GameAbove Sports Bowl 2025

The college football slate on Friday includes the Northwestern Wildcats facing the Central Michigan Chippewas.
We've got you covered, in terms of the most important info about NCAA football betting lines, before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Northwestern vs Central Michigan Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: Northwestern: (-391) | Central Michigan: (+310)
- Spread: Northwestern: -10.5 (-106) | Central Michigan: +10.5 (-114)
- Total: 43.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)
Northwestern vs Central Michigan Betting Trends
- Northwestern's record against the spread is 7-5-0.
- Northwestern has yet to lose ATS (2-0) as a 10.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- There have been five Northwestern games (of 12) that hit the over this year.
- Central Michigan has covered the spread eight times in 12 games.
- Central Michigan has won once ATS (1-3) as a 10.5-point underdog or more this season.
- Central Michigan has seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
Northwestern vs Central Michigan Prediction & Pick
All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Wildcats win (70.8%)
Northwestern vs Central Michigan Point Spread
Central Michigan is the underdog by 10.5 points against Northwestern. Central Michigan is -106 to cover the spread, and Northwestern is -114.
Northwestern vs Central Michigan Over/Under
A total of 43.5 points has been set for the Northwestern-Central Michigan game on Dec. 26, with the over available at -105 and the under at -115.
Northwestern vs Central Michigan Moneyline
Looking at the moneyline for Central Michigan-Northwestern, Central Michigan is the underdog at +310, and Northwestern is -391.
Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Points Insights
Point Scored (PG) | Points Scored CFB Rank | Points Allowed (PG) | Points Allowed CFB Rank | Average Total | Total Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 22.5 | 105 | 20.9 | 30 | 46.0 | 12 |
| Central Michigan | 23.8 | 97 | 22.7 | 46 | 46.9 | 12 |
Northwestern vs. Central Michigan Game Info
- Game day: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Game time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Stadium: Ford Field
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