Central Michigan (3-7) vs Western Michigan (5-5)
Game Info: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium)
Betting Odds: Central Michigan +6.5 / Western Michigan -6.5 --- Over/Under: 54.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Western Michigan Broncos and Central Michigan Chippewas meet Tuesday in week 13 college football action at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Here’s a Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Pick.
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos lost to Northern Illinois and Bowling Green, and they play Eastern Michigan next. The Western Michigan Broncos have lost 4 of their last 6 road games. Hayden Wolff is completing 67.8 percent of his passes for 1,962 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Kenneth Womack and Anthony Sambucci have combined for 784 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Blake Bosma has 32 receptions.
The Western Michigan Broncos ground game is averaging 198 yards per contest, and Jaden Nixon leads the way with 869 yards and 12 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Michigan is allowing 34.3 points and 425 yards per game. Donald Willis leads the Western Michigan Broncos with 73 tackles, Corey Walker has 3.5 sacks and Tate Hallock has 3 interceptions.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to Bowling Green and Toledo, and they play Northern Illinois next. Central Michigan has won 3 of its last 5 home games. Joe Labas is completing 58.8 percent of his passes for 1,114 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Chris Parker and Evan Boyd have combined for 662 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Solomon Davis has 15 receptions.
The Central Michigan Chippewas ground game is averaging 174.8 yards per contest, and Marion Lukes leads the way with 617 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Central Michigan is allowing 31.8 points and 384.7 yards per game. Jordan Kwiatkowski leads the Central Michigan Chippewas with 82 tackles, Michael Heldman has 4 sacks and Aakeem Snell has 1 interception.
Matchup/League Facts
- Central Michigan ranks T123rd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.4).
- Central Michigan ranks 122nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (172.9).
- Western Michigan ranks 122nd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (92.1).
- Western Michigan ranks T120th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.1).
Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction
The Central Michigan Chippewas should be up for this game at home on senior night with a roster that has 19 seniors. Unfortunately, that only carries a team so much. Central Michigan hasn't won a game since September and has scored a combined 30 points in its last three games. The Western Michigan Broncos are 5-0 SU and 3-2 ATS as a favorite this season, and they're 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 5 or more points. Western Michigan also becomes bowl-eligible for the first time since 2021 with a victory. Just under a full touchdown, I'll lay the points with Western Michigan.
Randy’s Pick Western Michigan -6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
