On Christmas Eve the Popeye's Bahamas Bowl play is on Central Michigan. Game 217 at 12 noon eastern. This game is a bowl rematch from the Little Caesars bowl in 2012 when Central Michigan beat Western Kentucky by 3 as a 6 point dog.The Chippewas are on a big roll now as they have out gained their last 7 opponents on average by over 150 yards. They will have a field day on a Hiltoppers defense allowing over 500 yards. For Technical purposes, we note that bowl favorites like WKU are an anemic 0-8 straight up and ats off 3 or more straight up and ats wins if they are playing an opponent off a straight up and favored loss. WKU has not played since knocking off a then undefeated Marshall team 67-66. Playing against teams in non home games that took down a previously unbeaten team in their next game has been very profitable through the years. Another thing to consider is MAC Team Bowling Green capturing a nice dog win over Sun Belt squad South Alabama. WKU is a conference USA Team this year for the first time but played in Sun Belt last year. With Central Michigan holding a big edge in defense we will take the points today.