Michigan State vs. Central Michigan prediction, odds: 2023 college ...

The Central Michigan Chippewas travel to Spartan Stadium as they match up against the Michigan State Spartans on Friday evening. The Chippewas had a 2-4 road record in 2022. Meanwhile, Michigan State went 4-3 on its home turf last year. Michigan State wasn't a great value against the spread last year at 3-6-3. Central Michigan wasn't much better at 4-7-1 ATS. 

Kickoff at Spartan Stadium is at 7 p.m. ET. The Spartans are 14-point favorites in the Central Michigan vs. Michigan State odds via the SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is is 45. Before locking in any Michigan State vs. Central Michigan picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer simulation model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $2,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Michigan State vs. CMU and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several college football odds and trends for CMU vs. Michigan State:

• Michigan State vs. Central Michigan spread: Spartans -14 
• Michigan State vs. Central Michigan over/under: 45 points  
• Michigan State vs. Central Michigan money line: Spartans -584, Chippewas +428
• MSU: Michigan State has 3-6-3 ATS last season 
• CMU: Central Michigan has 4-7-1 ATS last season
• Michigan State vs. Central Michigan picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Central Michigan can cover

CMU has athletic defenders in the secondary. The Chippewas were ranked fifth in the MAC in pass defense (221.9) last year. Junior defensive back Donte Kent has exceptional ball skills. In 2022, the Pennsylvania native was second in the MAC in pass deflections (15) along with 51 total tackles. Kent recorded two-plus pass breakups in six games last season.

Junior safety Trey Jones does a good job hovering around the box and being a sound run defender. Jones finished the season, second on the team in total tackles (85) and first in interceptions (2). Sophomore defensive back De'Javion Stepney provides CMU with yet another nimble defender. Stepney gets his head around when finding the football, logging 40 tackles and eight pass breakups in 2022. See which team to pick here.

Why Michigan State can cover

Junior running back Jalen Berger is the lead rusher in the backfield. Berger has the ability to break away from defenders with ease due to his quick feet and elusiveness. The New Jersey native led the team in carries (148), rushing yards (683) and rushing touchdowns (6) last year. He notched three games with 100-plus rush yards during the 2022 campaign.

Senior receiver Tre Mosley is a lengthy (6-foot-2) playmaker who does a lot of damage in the intermediate area of the field. In 2022, he caught 35 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns. Junior tight end Maliq Carr is a threat across the middle with his reliable hands. He snagged a receiving touchdown in the last two games of the 2022 season. See which team to pick here.

How to make CMU vs. Michigan State picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 50 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins CMU vs. Michigan State, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that's up nearly $2,500 on its top-rated college football spread picks since its inception, and find out.