Washington State (7-5) and Central Michigan (8-4) face off in the 2021 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Friday at Noon ET. After a confusing few weeks that included opponents dropping due to COVID-19, these two teams are ready to ball out. Central Michigan ended its season on a four-game win streak while Washington State won back-to-back games.
Kickoff is at noon ET on CBS from Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. The Cougars are seven-point favorites, while the over-under is set at 57.5 in the latest Washington State vs. Central Michigan odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Before locking in any Washington State vs. Central Michigan picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Washington State vs. Central Michigan and revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model’s college football bowl game picks. Here are several college football odds and betting lines for Central Michigan vs. Washington State:
- Washington State vs. Central Michigan spread: Washington State -7
- Washington State vs. Central Michigan over-under: 57.5 points
- Washington State vs. Central Michigan money line: Washington State -270, Central Michigan +220
- CMU: Chippewas are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall
- WSU: Cougars are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games overall
Why Central Michigan can cover
The Chippewas had one of the best passing attacks in the MAC as they were ranked second in passing with 270.1 passing yards per game. Redshirt freshman quarterback Daniel Richardson finished the 2021 campaign sixth in the conference in passing yards (2,424) and tied for second in passing touchdowns (23).
The Florida native has tossed at least two passing touchdowns in seven games. He has also kept the ball safe, only throwing an interception in three games. Richardson’s best outing came in a win against Kent State as he went 21 of 27 for 268 yards with a season-high four touchdowns. Central Michigan will look to score over 30 points for the fifth straight game.
Why Washington State can cover
Sophomore Jayden de Laura was one of the top quarterbacks in the Pac-12 this season. He ranked first in passing yards per game (250.1) and passing touchdowns (23). The Hawaii native has thrown at least three passing touchdowns in five regular-season games. His best outing came in a win over Oregon State. De Laura went 32-of-46 for 399 passing yards with three passing touchdowns.
The Cougars trot out one of the best-receiving combos in the Pac-12. Senior receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. leads the team with 63 receptions for 955 yards with seven touchdowns. The Florida native is first in the conference with 79.6 receiving yards per game. Fellow senior receiver Travell Harris leads the team with 73 receptions while racking up 801 yards. He also reeled in a team-high nine touchdowns.
How to make Washington State vs. Central Michigan picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 56 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s Sun Bowl pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Washington State vs. Central Michigan? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.