| MATCHUP | Western Michigan Broncos | Central Michigan Chippewas |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-17 | 8-18 |
| Spread | +3.5 -102 | -3.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +154 | -185 |
| Total | Over 151.5 (-105) | Under 151.5 (-115) |
| Where | McGuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, MI | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos lost to Akron, beat Eastern Michigan, and play Bowling Green next. Western Michigan has lost 8 of its last 10 games.
The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 74.8 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 79.7 points on 46 percent shooting. Justice Williams is averaging 15.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Jalen Griffith is averaging 12.7 points and 1.5 rebounds. Jayden Brewer is the third double-digit scorer, and Trey Lewis is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Western Michigan Broncos are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Western Michigan Broncos are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to Eastern Michigan, beat Northern Illinois, and play Kent State next. Central Michigan has lost 10 of its last 14 games.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 73.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 46 percent shooting. Nathan Claerbaut is averaging 12.4 points and 1.6 assists, while Tamario Adley is averaging 12 points and 4.5 rebounds. Logan McIntire is the third double-digit scorer, and Phat Phat Brooks is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- The home team has won 10 of Central Michigan’s last 11 games.
- Western Michigan has lost eight of its last nine games at McGuirk Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Central Michigan has won the first half in eight of its last nine day games against the Mid-American Conference.
Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win
- Central Michigan has lost seven of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Western Michigan has won three of its last four games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Central Michigan’s last eight home games against Western Michigan have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Each of Western Michigan’s last five games at McGuirk Arena have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction
Usually I like my dogs in rivalry games, but Western Michigan is in rough shape and not a team I’m thrilled to back. This is also a revenge spot for Central Michigan after losing the first game a few weeks ago. The favorite is 7-1-1 ATS in the last 9 games between Central Michigan and Western Michigan. Central Michigan has played some of its best ball lately and has seen 7 of its 8 wins this season come at home. I’ll lay the points with the Chippewas.