The Central Michigan Chippewas and Western Michigan Broncos meet Saturday in college football action at Waldo Stadium. Here’s a Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Pick.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas beat Bowling Green and UMASS, and they play Buffalo next. Central Michigan has won 4 of its last 5 games. Joe Labas is completing 71.4 percent of his passes for 914 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Tommy McIntosh and Langston Lewis have combined for 398 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Nahree Biggins has 15 receptions.
The Central Michigan Chippewas ground game is averaging 201.6 yards per contest, and Angel Flores leads the way with 519 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Central Michigan is allowing 24 points and 361.6 yards per game. Jordan Kwiatkowski leads the Central Michigan Chippewas with 60 tackles, Michael Heldman has 5.5 sacks and Brenden Deasfernandes has 2 interceptions.
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos beat Ball State, lost to Miami OH, and play Ohio next. The Western Michigan Broncos have won 4 of their last 5 games. Broc Lowry is completing 63.9 percent of his passes for 1,164 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Baylin Brooks and Talique Williams have combined for 589 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Aveion Chenault has 15 receptions.
The Western Michigan Broncos ground game is averaging 155.5 yards per contest, and Broc Lowry leads the way with 509 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Michigan is allowing 18.8 points and 298.4 yards per game. Sefa Saipaia Jr. leads the Western Michigan Broncos with 47 tackles, Nadame Tucker has 8.5 sacks and Domanick Moon has 1 interception.
Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win
- Western Michigan has won each of its last nine games as a home favorite.
- Central Michigan has lost 10 of its last 11 road games against conference opponents.
- Western Michigan has covered the spread in each of its last six games in Michigan.
- Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 11 road games against conference opponents.
- Central Michigan has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 road games against conference opponents.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- The underdog has won three of the last four games between Central Michigan and Western Michigan.
- Central Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 home games against teams from Michigan.
- Central Michigan has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Central Michigan has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Western Michigan’s last seven games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Central Michigan’s last five games at Waldo Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Western Michigan Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Nadame Tucker ranks T5th amongst FBS players for sacks (8.5) this season.
Central Michigan Chippewas Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Nahree Biggins ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Michigan ranks T135th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (1.3).
- Western Michigan ranks 6th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (28.6).
- Central Michigan ranks 135th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (1.9).
- Central Michigan ranks 128th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (149.6).
Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction
Western Michigan is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s at home, but the truth is both of these teams are in good form, and you can make a case for either side. I like my points in a rivalry game, and the underdog has covered 5 of the last 8 meetings. Western Michigan also has a poor offense that’s ranked 108th in scoring, so I’m not excited to lay points. Western Michigan has covered 7 of its last 8 games as a favorite, but Central Michigan has outright won twice this season as an underdog. Expect a tight one. I want the points with Central Michigan in my pocket.