Colgate Raiders vs Central Michigan Chippewas Predictions
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 1:00pm EST at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
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Colgate vs. Central Michigan Prediction: Pass at -23.5
Analysis updated September 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM CDT
Central Michigan is the likely winner at SPF's -2800 moneyline, but the limited matchup evidence doesn't justify a wager.
Early records don't settle the spread
Colgate has opened 2-0 both outright and against the spread, according to The Action Network, a sports betting news and analysis site. Central Michigan is 0-1 in both categories, yet SPF lists the Chippewas as 23.5-point favorites. Those brief records alone don't show whether Colgate can stay within that margin.
SPF's moneylines are Central Michigan -2800 and Colgate +1300. The favorite's price requires a win probability above roughly 96.6% to break even. Without confirmed starters, player availability or team performance statistics, there's no basis to judge Central Michigan that precisely. Its status as the likely winner doesn't establish betting value.
Total: Pass
SPF lists 49.5 points, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. The Action Network displays a forecast of 78°F, a 0% chance of rain and 12 mph wind. That forecast alone doesn't support either side of the total without evidence about scoring, pace or offensive efficiency.