Western Michigan vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction 11/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Western Michigan vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction

Western Michigan, I guess, is the more talented team, but it hasn’t really played anybody yet, and it does have a bad loss to ODU. As a 1.5-point favorite, the Broncos scored just 49 points and lost by 12 points. Purdue Fort Wayne does have issues of its own, but it did compete against Duquesne, which is probably the best showing between these teams up to this point.

At home, Fort Wayne should be more comfortable and have its chances to steal a nice upset win. This is a revenge spot for Fort Wayne after losing last year to Western Michigan despite being a 3.5-point favorite. Reverse roles here. I’ll take my chances with Purdue Fort Wayne and the points on Thursday night.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos lost to ODU, beat Campbell, and play Southern Indiana next. Western Michigan has won 2 of its last 3 games. Western Michigan is 0-1 SU on the road, 2-0 SU at home, and 1-1 ATS on the season. 

The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 78.3 points per game on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 61.3 points per game on 38.3 percent shooting. Jaylen Washington is averaging 13 points and 3 rebounds per game. Rob Lee Jr. is averaging 11.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Augustians Kiudulas is averaging 11 points and 1.3 assists per game. Mason Bendinger is averaging 11 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. The Western Michigan Broncos are shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Western Michigan Broncos are allowing 27.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Preview

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons lost to Duquesne, and they play Eastern Illinois and Bradley next. Fort Wayne has split its last 8 games. Fort Wayne is 0-1 SU on the road, 1-0 SU at home, and 1-0 ATS on the season.

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are averaging 71 points per game on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 78 points per game on 56.1 percent shooting. Anthony Isaac Jr. is averaging 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Tamaje Izuagbe is averaging 12 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. DeAndre Craig Jr. is averaging 11 points and 4.5 assists per game. Mason Shrout is averaging 10.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28 rebounds per game.

Why the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons will win

• Purdue Fort Wayne has won each of its last 17 night games against non-Conference opponents at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
• Western Michigan has lost 19 of its last 20 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Western Michigan has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 road games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Purdue Fort Wayne has lost eight of its last nine night games.
• Western Michigan has won three of its last four road night games against the Horizon League.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Western Michigan’s last 11 road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Four of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last five games against non-Conference opponents at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum have produced a total of 160+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Purdue Fort Wayne ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.0).
• Purdue Fort Wayne ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (12.5).
• Western Michigan ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (61.5%).
• Western Michigan ranks T46th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (61.3).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Purdue Fort Wayne +3.5