Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

The Central Michigan Chippewas are visiting the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday, February 22nd at the University Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction. We will examine:

The Western Michigan Broncos’ recent form and player performance

The Central Michigan Chippewas’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Western Michigan Broncos

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Central Michigan Chippewas

Recent betting trends in games played between the Central Michigan Chippewas and Western Michigan Broncos

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos game

Western Michigan Broncos Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos have a 9-17 record this season and are sitting in 7th place in the MAC. Wyoming is coming off a 97-64 win over Buffalo. The Cowboys are 11-13-1 against the spread, and 11-12-2 in over/under while having a 5-7 home record. 

Offensively, Western Michigan is averaging 72.6 points per game, which ranks 231st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.6 points per game (308th). The Broncos shoot 42.6% from the field (300th) and 28.2% from beyond the arc (359th). The Broncos shoot 67.5% from the free-throw line (314th) and are grabbing 38.4 rebounds per game (46th).

Markhi Strickland leads Western Michigan in scoring with an average of 16.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and a team-high 5.6 assists, while JaVaughn Hannah adds 12 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Central Michigan Chippewas Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas have an 11-15 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the MAC. Central Michigan is coming off an 80-82 loss to Ohio. The Chippewas are 12-9 against the spread, and 14-8 in over/under, while having a 4-9 road record.

Offensively, Central Michigan is averaging 75.3 points per game, which ranks 144th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.2 points per game (198th). The Spartans shoot 46% from the field (114th) and 32.3% from beyond the arc (282nd). The Chippewas shoot 72.3% from the free-throw line (177th) and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game (137th).

Ugnius Jarusevicius leads Central Michigan in scoring with an average of 15.9 points and a team-high 7.3 rebounds, while Jakobi Heady adds 14.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Central Michigan has lost each of its last four games against the Mid-American Conference.
• The home team has won six of the last seven games between Central Michigan and Western Michigan.
• Central Michigan has lost the first half in three of its last four games at University Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Central Michigan has won four of its last five games against Western Michigan.
• Western Michigan has lost seven of its last nine day games.
• Western Michigan has lost the first half in six of its last seven day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last nine games between Central Michigan and Western Michigan has produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of Central Michigan’s last four games has produced a total of 155+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Western Michigan ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.7).
• Western Michigan ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (28.2%).

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction

Central Michigan is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings against Western Michigan, and are 3-0 against the spread. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Central Michigan won 73-52 at home, not covering the spread, and the game went under the point total.

In this Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, Central Michigan is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Central Michigan is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have almost as many road wins, as Western Michigan has at home. Central Michigan is struggling lately, as they are 1-4 in their last 5 games, while on the other hand, Western Michigan is 4-3 in their last 7 games and 4-3 against the spread. I expect the hosts to keep this one close, so take the Western Michigan Broncos and lay the plus points at home.