Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 3/3/23
Central Michigan Chippewas (10-20) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (7-23)
March 3, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Western Michigan Broncos -5 / Central Michigan Chippewas +5; Over/Under: +140
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The Central Michigan Chippewas and Western Michigan Broncos meet Friday in college basketball action at the University Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 65.8 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Kevin Miller is averaging 18.5 points and 5.3 assists, while Jesse Zarzuela is averaging 16.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. Brain Taylor is the third double-digit scorer and Reggie Bass is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
The Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 69.5 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Lamar Norman Jr. is averaging 17.3 points and 3 assists, while Tray Maddox Jr. is averaging 12.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Markeese Hastings is dishing 1.8 assists and Titus Wright is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Western Michigan Broncos are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The Western Michigan Broncos are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Trends
The Chippewas are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Broncos are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall. The under is 16-7 in Chippewas last 23 overall. The under is 4-1-1 in Broncos last 6 overall. The favorite is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Western Michigan Broncos are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but you can argue Central Michigan has been the better team. Also, we’re getting points with Central Michigan in a rivalry game. In games like this, you can usually throw numbers out the window. I typically want points in these spots. Give me Central Michigan.
