Central Michigan (power rating: -11.8) holds a 15.5-point advantage over Sacramento State (-27.3) on a neutral field per Blue Chip Analytics. Central Michigan's home field adds 2.9 points to that advantage at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Beyond home field, the model also charges Sacramento State's long trip. Adjust the factors in the tool above to test your own numbers.
The latest reading for Kelly/Shorts Stadium shows Clear, 41°F, wind chill 37°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. It was taken before the ~10-day forecast window opened, so it describes the furthest hour the forecast reached rather than kickoff itself, and it is replaced once the game comes inside the window. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
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41°F

| Measure | Sacramento StateAway | Central MichiganHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,929 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 244 miles |
| Season total | 14,051 miles | 5,985 miles |
| Body clock | 21:00 | 00:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
Sacramento State travels 1,929 miles to this game, a cross-country trip. A trip of this length is worth roughly two thirds of a point to the home team on the measured evidence.