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Central Michigan vs. Northwestern prediction: Northwestern favored to win GameAbove Bowl [2025]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Central Michigan vs Northwestern predictions for college football Friday.
Northwestern will square off with Central Michigan in the 2025 GameAbove Bowl (formerly the Quick Lane Bowl) at Ford Field on Friday, beginning at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college football model predicts Northwestern as the most likely winner of the Central Michigan vs. Northwestern game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
GameAbove Bowl prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of the 2025 GameAbove Bowl 10,000 times as part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Northwestern an 83% chance of defeating Central Michigan. Our predicted final score has Northwestern winning 28-16.
According to our model, Central Michigan (+13.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 43.5 points has a 56% chance of staying under.
GameAbove Bowl odds
We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Central Michigan | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-112) | -13.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +410 | -485 |
| Total | o43.5 (-105) | u43.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Central Michigan vs. Northwestern picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Central Michigan +13.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Northwestern | -485 |
| Total | Under 43.5 | -105 |
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 43.5 total points.
Central Michigan vs. Northwestern game-day updates and essential details
Friday's college football game between Northwestern and Central Michigan at Ford Field is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Ford Field
Conclusion
We predict Northwestern, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat Central Michigan on Friday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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