With this match up setting up to be a revenge game in the home state of the Chippewas and the Boilermakers not wanting to be in this bowl. I see Central Michigan repeating as Motor City Bowl Champs.
- Chippewas are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Chippewas are 14-4-2 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win.
- Chippewas are 23-7-3 ATS in their last 33 games overall.
- Chippewas are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
