In-state rivals meet in Detroit with key conference stakes

Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan play in Detroit on Wednesday night.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Ford Field. The game is a Mid-American Conference matchup between in-state rivals. Eastern Michigan holds a 3-5 overall record and a 2-5 conference mark. Central Michigan stands at 3-4 overall and 2-3 in the conference.

Eastern Michigan has struggled to find consistency this fall. The Eagles are attempting to secure a home win to keep their conference campaign alive. Central Michigan is dealing with an injury to starting quarterback Angel Flores. Backup Jadyn Glasser will start under center for the Chippewas. Eastern Michigan quarterback Noah Kim missed the previous game with an undisclosed injury. His status for Wednesday remains uncertain.

Eastern Michigan is listed as a 1.5-point favorite. The over/under total is set at 44.5 points. Central Michigan is 4-4 against the spread this season. Eastern Michigan is 3-5 versus the line.

The SportsLine model simulated the game 10,000 times. The projection favors the over at 44.5 points. The model estimates a 63% probability for that outcome. Central Michigan's last game went over the total. Three of their final five games have also gone over the total.

The model projects Jadyn Glasser to throw for under 185 yards. It also projects him for fewer than two touchdowns. Both defenses have allowed a high volume of points this season. The total line sits three points lower than it did at the start of the season. The model projects a combined score of 50 points.

The SportsLine model is on an 80-77 record for top-rated college football picks this season.