NCAA Football Week 10 MAC Parlay Plays: Bets To Win Big On Wednesday
Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Central Michigan Offense vs. Ohio Defense
Central Michigan owed its success on offense last season primarily to its running game, which produced two 1,000-yard rushers.
One of those 1,000-yard rushers is gone, leaving Kobe Lewis as the team’s primary running back.
The only returning running back with any experience is Lew Nichols, who ran for all of 89 yards last season on 4.7 YPC.
So one reason why the Chippewa ground game will regress is that it lacks the personnel to dominate with two, more easily fresh running backs.
A second reason is that the offensive line will see considerable regression
With three offensive linemen graduating and another suffering a season-ending injury, the Chippewas return only one starter from the unit.
They will try to contend with a Bobcat front seven that boasts plenty of reliable experience at defensive end and talent at defensive tackle.
At 335 pounds, historically high-ranked recruit Denzel Daxon will help man the Bobcat interior, although Kai Caesar returns here after starting nine games last season.
A deep and well-sized Bobcat linebacking corps will support them.
On top of its deficiencies on the ground, Central Michigan has a quarterback problem.
This problem is magnified by the departure of Quinten Dormady, who is back at Tennessee, and the suspension of David Moore.
Quarterback was already an area of weakness for the Chippewas. Now they also face massive uncertainty at the position.
Ohio Offense vs. Central Michigan Defense
This will be Ohio’s first game without departed quarterback Nathan Rourke.
Rourke was a three-year starter. In general, he formed the heart and soul of the team’s offense. So without him, the offense suffers from dubious quality and inexperience at the position. They no longer have a reliable, established starting quarterback.
Given its lack of clarity at quarterback, Ohio will hope for its ground game to provide meaningful support.
But the Chippewas benefit from plenty of returning ability with which to zero in on Ohio’s running prerogative.
They boast three players in their front seven who have earned All-MAC accolades. Overall, 19 of their top 22 tacklers return.
The Verdict
Central Michigan will want to focus on running the ball, but will struggle to do so given its loss at running back, its deficient run blocking, and Ohio’s front seven.
In turn, Ohio will also want to run the ball to help its young quarterback. But Central Michigan’s defensive strength will prevent the Bobcats from finding much success.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6 p.m. ET at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio
Eastern Michigan Offense vs. Kent State Defense
It’s easy to underrate Eastern Michigan’s offense given the departure of quarterback Mike Glass.
But Preston Hutchinson will be a solid replacement.
He saw action in eight different games last year. Most notably, he completed 31 of 36 pass attempts for 357 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-27 win over Western Michigan.
Hutchinson will benefit from plenty of returning experience. Dylan Drummond, who led EMU with 55 receptions last year, is the team’s top returning wide receiver.
They will thrive against a Kent State pass defense that regresses even after ranking 109th last season in opposing passer rating.
Above all, the Golden Flashes miss their top safety and their top cornerback.
They will have to play some musical chairs to help make up for those losses. Elvis Hines, for example, becomes a full-time starter while focusing on the cornerback position. He had played a lot at safety before.
Kent State Offense vs. Eastern Michigan Defense
Quarterback Dustin Crum returns after thriving in his team’s up-tempo style.
After accumulating 2,622 yards, 20 touchdowns to only two interceptions, and a 69.2 percent completion rate, Crum promises to improve even further now that he has accumulated more experience with his up-tempo style.
He’ll look especially for Isaiah McKoy who was the team’s top wide receiver last year with 57 receptions, 870 yards, and eight touchdowns.
After ranking 95th in sack rate last season, the Eagles still lack the personnel to exploit the Kent State offense’s potential achilles heel.
Instead, Crum will find plenty of time to throw especially to his favorite target.
He also benefits from having run support that is generated by Kent State’s returning experience at offensive line and from the departure of Eastern Michigan’s top safety.
The Verdict
Oddsmakers have posted a total that both teams can easily eclipse with their willingness and ability to pass the ball.
Neither defense has the weapons to limit the bevy of playmakers in the opposing offense. Crum and McKoy will star for the Golden Flashes while Hutchinson stars for Eastern Michigan.
Best Bet: Ohio/Central Michigan Under 60 at -110 + Eastern Michigan/Kent State Over 62.5 at -110 with Bovada at +264 Odds
Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Central Michigan Offense vs. Ohio Defense
Central Michigan owed its success on offense last season primarily to its running game, which produced two 1,000-yard rushers.
One of those 1,000-yard rushers is gone, leaving Kobe Lewis as the team’s primary running back.
The only returning running back with any experience is Lew Nichols, who ran for all of 89 yards last season on 4.7 YPC.
So one reason why the Chippewa ground game will regress is that it lacks the personnel to dominate with two, more easily fresh running backs.
A second reason is that the offensive line will see considerable regression
With three offensive linemen graduating and another suffering a season-ending injury, the Chippewas return only one starter from the unit.
They will try to contend with a Bobcat front seven that boasts plenty of reliable experience at defensive end and talent at defensive tackle.
At 335 pounds, historically high-ranked recruit Denzel Daxon will help man the Bobcat interior, although Kai Caesar returns here after starting nine games last season.
A deep and well-sized Bobcat linebacking corps will support them.
On top of its deficiencies on the ground, Central Michigan has a quarterback problem.
This problem is magnified by the departure of Quinten Dormady, who is back at Tennessee, and the suspension of David Moore.
Quarterback was already an area of weakness for the Chippewas. Now they also face massive uncertainty at the position.
Ohio Offense vs. Central Michigan Defense
This will be Ohio’s first game without departed quarterback Nathan Rourke.
Rourke was a three-year starter. In general, he formed the heart and soul of the team’s offense. So without him, the offense suffers from dubious quality and inexperience at the position. They no longer have a reliable, established starting quarterback.
Given its lack of clarity at quarterback, Ohio will hope for its ground game to provide meaningful support.
But the Chippewas benefit from plenty of returning ability with which to zero in on Ohio’s running prerogative.
They boast three players in their front seven who have earned All-MAC accolades. Overall, 19 of their top 22 tacklers return.
The Verdict
Central Michigan will want to focus on running the ball, but will struggle to do so given its loss at running back, its deficient run blocking, and Ohio’s front seven.
In turn, Ohio will also want to run the ball to help its young quarterback. But Central Michigan’s defensive strength will prevent the Bobcats from finding much success.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6 p.m. ET at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio
Eastern Michigan Offense vs. Kent State Defense
It’s easy to underrate Eastern Michigan’s offense given the departure of quarterback Mike Glass.
But Preston Hutchinson will be a solid replacement.
He saw action in eight different games last year. Most notably, he completed 31 of 36 pass attempts for 357 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-27 win over Western Michigan.
Hutchinson will benefit from plenty of returning experience. Dylan Drummond, who led EMU with 55 receptions last year, is the team’s top returning wide receiver.
They will thrive against a Kent State pass defense that regresses even after ranking 109th last season in opposing passer rating.
Above all, the Golden Flashes miss their top safety and their top cornerback.
They will have to play some musical chairs to help make up for those losses. Elvis Hines, for example, becomes a full-time starter while focusing on the cornerback position. He had played a lot at safety before.
Kent State Offense vs. Eastern Michigan Defense
Quarterback Dustin Crum returns after thriving in his team’s up-tempo style.
After accumulating 2,622 yards, 20 touchdowns to only two interceptions, and a 69.2 percent completion rate, Crum promises to improve even further now that he has accumulated more experience with his up-tempo style.
He’ll look especially for Isaiah McKoy who was the team’s top wide receiver last year with 57 receptions, 870 yards, and eight touchdowns.
After ranking 95th in sack rate last season, the Eagles still lack the personnel to exploit the Kent State offense’s potential achilles heel.
Instead, Crum will find plenty of time to throw especially to his favorite target.
He also benefits from having run support that is generated by Kent State’s returning experience at offensive line and from the departure of Eastern Michigan’s top safety.
The Verdict
Oddsmakers have posted a total that both teams can easily eclipse with their willingness and ability to pass the ball.
Neither defense has the weapons to limit the bevy of playmakers in the opposing offense. Crum and McKoy will star for the Golden Flashes while Hutchinson stars for Eastern Michigan.
Best Bet: Ohio/Central Michigan Under 60 at -110 + Eastern Michigan/Kent State Over 62.5 at -110 with Bovada at +264 Odds
