Boise State vs. Central Michigan Odds, Date: Opening Spread, Total for 2021 Arizona Bowl

Boise State vs. Central Michigan Odds

Boise State is set to take on Central Michigan in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 31 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Find our expert's projected odds, a recap of each team's seasons, plus more information on the Arizona Bowl below.

Boise State vs. Central Michigan Projected Odds

These Boise State vs. Central Michigan projections are based on Collin Wilson's college football power ratings, which help power our PRO Projections — they compare all of his projections to real-time college football odds in order to easily identify betting edges.

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How Boise State Reached the Arizona Bowl

Boise State is usually the class of the Mountain West, but the Broncos fell off in 2021.

There was enough talent, especially offensively, to nab a bowl berth as usual — Boise State’s played in the postseason every since 2002, save for last year’s shortened season — but it’s just the second time since 1998 with five losses during the regular season.

The Broncos were particularly spotty when favored, suffering three separate upsets.

There was no identity on the ground, as the 123.8 yards per game ranked outside the top-100 nationally.

Boise State went under the total in nine of 12 games, including each of the final six.

How Central Michigan Reached the Arizona Bowl

The Chippewas will look back at the missed opportunity against Northern Illinois with regret as Central Michigan blew a 35-18 second-half lead that ended up costing the team a bid in the conference championship game.

Still, it was a successful season for Central Michigan as it hit the over on 6.5 wins and moves on to a bowl game thanks in part to running back Lew Nicholls III. The back rushed for over 1,700 yards on the year, including over 200 yards in two of his last three games.

Boise State vs. Central Michigan Matchup Analysis

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Boise State Offense vs. Central Michigan Defense

	Offense	Defense	Edge
Rush Success	105	67
Line Yards	115	55
Pass Success	39	77
Pass Blocking**	104	27
Big Play	90	84
Havoc	53	8
Finishing Drives	57	76
** Pass Blocking (Off.) vs. Pass Rush (Def.)

Central Michigan Offense vs. Boise State Defense

	Offense	Defense	Edge
Rush Success	50	29
Line Yards	33	46
Pass Success	29	25
Pass Blocking**	57	106
Big Play	31	39
Havoc	38	67
Finishing Drives	82	24
** Pass Blocking (Off.) vs. Pass Rush (Def.)

Pace of Play / Other

PFF Tackling	21	38
Coverage	11	52
Middle 8	72	58
SP+ Special Teams	15	71
Plays per Minute	31	—
Rush Rate	52.9% (80)	53.7% (76)

Arizona Bowl Date, Time, TV, More Info

• Date: Dec. 31
• Time: 2 p.m. ET
• Location: Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona
• TV Info: Barstool