MAC foes meet when the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3) and the UMass Minutemen (0-7) square off on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

The Minutemen are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +16.5) versus the Chippewas (with an over/under of 46.5 points).

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this matchup between the Chippewas and the Minutemen, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Central Michigan vs. UMass betting lines

• Spread favorite: Chippewas (-16.5)
• Moneyline: Chippewas (-758), Minutemen (+530)
• Total: 46.5 points

Central Michigan vs. UMass betting info and stats

Central Michigan, in seven games with a spread this season, has gone 4-3-0 against the spread. Central Michigan is undefeated ATS (1-0) when favored by at least 16.5 points. In the three games as the moneyline favorite, Central Michigan has recorded a 2-1 record. UMass has won twice against the spread so far this season (2-5-0). When UMass is the underdog by 16.5 points or more, it has covered the spread once (1-1 ATS). UMass has been listed as an underdog on the moneyline four times so far this season, losing each game.

Central Michigan vs. UMass recent stats and trends

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Central Michigan is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its past three matchups.
• Once in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
• Central Michigan’s last three outings have ended with an average of 48.3 points scored. That’s 1.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

UMass Minutemen

• UMass is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• UMass and its opponents have hit the over once in those games.
• The last three UMass games averaged 48.2 total points, 1.7 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Central Michigan vs. UMass key players

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Joey Labas has 766 yards passing for Central Michigan, completing 69% of his passes and throwing five touchdowns and one interception this season.
• Angel Flores has racked up 456 yards on 95 carries while finding the end zone seven times.
• This season, Nahree Biggins has carried the ball 64 times for 321 yards (45.9 per game) and one touchdown, while also racking up 152 yards through the air with one touchdown.
• Tommy McIntosh’s team-leading 197 yards as a receiver have come on 12 receptions (out of 21 targets) with one touchdown.
• Tyson Davis has a total of 136 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 12 passes and scoring one touchdown.
• Michael Heldman has collected 5.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
• Jordan Kwiatkowski has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 43 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions so far.

UMass Minutemen

• AJ Hairston has recored 636 passing yards, or 106.0 per game, so far this season. He has completed 49.6% of his passes and has thrown three touchdowns with three interceptions.
• The team’s top rusher, Brandon Hood, has carried the ball 63 times for 285 yards (40.7 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Rocko Griffin has run for 165 yards across 35 carries, scoring one touchdown.
• Jacquon Gibson’s 358 receiving yards (71.6 yards per game) are a team high. He has 36 receptions on 59 targets.
• Donnie Gray has caught 15 passes and compiled 185 receiving yards (26.4 per game).
• Max Dowling’s 12 grabs (on 21 targets) have netted him 160 yards (22.9 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Marques White has racked up 4.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 5.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
• Timmy Hinspeter is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 59 tackles, 2.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
• Tyler Martin leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 51 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.