| MATCHUP | Central Michigan Chippewas | Western Michigan Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-4 | 5-4 |
| Where | Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI | |
| When | Saturday, November 1, 2025 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
Western Michigan Broncos Preview
Western Michigan has a 4-4 record this season and is sitting 3rd in the MAC. They are 6-2 ATS, 3-5 in Over/Under and have a 3-1 home record and a 1-3 away record. Western Michigan is coming off a 17-26 road loss against Miami (OH) and will face Ohio, Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan next.Offensively, Western Michigan averages 22.1 points per game, ranking 107th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 18.8 points per game, which is 25th. Western Michigan averages 318.0 total yards per game (162.5 passing and 155.5 rushing), while allowing 298.4 total yards per game (117.0 rushing and 181.4 passing).
Broc Lowry leads Western Michigan with 1,164 passing yards with 63.9% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. Jalen Buckley leads the team in rushing yards with 283, while Tailique Williams has a team-high 25 receptions for 355 receiving yards. Defensively, Sefa Saipaia has a team-high 47 total tackles (20 of them solo), while Nadame Tucker leads the team in sacks, with 8.5, and Tate Hallock has a team-high 1 interception.
Central Michigan Chippewas Preview
Central Michigan has a 5-3 record this season and is sitting 5th in the MAC. They are 5-3 ATS, 5-3 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 2-3 away record. Central Michigan is coming off a 38-13 home win against Massachusetts and will face Buffalo, Kent State and Toledo next.Offensively, Central Michigan averages 24.5 points per game, ranking 92nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 24.0 points per game, which is 66th. Central Michigan averages 351.3 total yards per game (149.6 passing and 201.6 rushing), while allowing 361.6 total yards per game (151.3 rushing and 210.4 passing).
Joey Labas leads Central Michigan with 914 passing yards with 71.4% completed passes and 7 touchdowns. Nahree Biggins leads the team in rushing yards with 415, while Langston Lewis has a team-high 17 receptions for 184 receiving yards. Defensively, Jordan Kwiatkowski has a team-high 63 total tackles (24 of them solo), while Michael Heldman leads the team in sacks, with 5.5, and Jordan Kwiatkowski has a team-high 2 interceptions.
Central Michigan Chippewas @ Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends: Week 10
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 quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Central Michigan has won the first half 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).
Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction
In their previous meeting last season, Central Michigan won 16-14 at home, but Western Michigan is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings. Both teams are tied 2-2 in their last 4 meetings in Western Michigan.In this Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction, Western Michigan is coming as -5-point home favorites, with the total set at 40.5 points. Both teams have been playing good football lately, as they are 4-1 in their last 5 games respectively. The total is set at a low 40.5 points and both teams average 46.6 points per game combined. From a defensive perspective, they allow 42.8 points and both numbers are higher than the total set for this game. Take the over 40.5 points in this one.