IPFW vs Western Michigan Prediction 11/12/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and Western Michigan Broncos meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the University Arena. Here’s a IPFW vs Western Michigan Prediction. This article will include a IPFW vs Western Michigan Pick.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Preview

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons lost to Grand Canyon and Ohio State, and they play Utah next. Purdue Fort Wayne has lost 5 of its last 6 games.

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are averaging 71 points on 52.5 percent shooting and allowing 90 points on 51.2 percent shooting. DeAndre Craig Jr. is averaging 17.3 points and 1.3 assists, while Corey Hadnot II is averaging 15.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Mikale Stevenson is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Morgan is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are allowing 41.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos beat Coastal Carolina, lost to Campbell, and they play South Dakota next. Western Michigan has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 80 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Jalen Griffith is averaging 19 points and 0.7 rebounds, while Jayden Brewer is averaging 13.3 point and 7.7 rebounds. Max Burton is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Lewis is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Western Michigan Broncos are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Western Michigan Broncos are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Purdue Fort Wayne has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won each of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last five games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last three games.

Why the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons will win

• Western Michigan has lost seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
• Purdue Fort Wayne has won the first half in five of its last six games against the Mid-American Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Western Michigan’s last seven home games against the Horizon League have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Eighteen of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last 22 road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

IPFW vs Western Michigan Prediction

Western Michigan is rebuilding, and it’s quite clear given the struggles defensively and losing to a non division one school. After that, it’s hard to take Western Michigan seriously. Western Michigan is young and taking serious growing pains out of the gate. IPFW is battle tested after playing Grand Canyon and Ohio State, and this is a team that can score in bunches due to its style and pace. There are four double-digit scorers on this roster. This should be a win over a wet behind the ears Western Michigan.

Randy Chambers's Pick: IPFW -2.5