| MATCHUP | Western Michigan Broncos | Central Michigan Chippewas |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-2 | 3-3 |
| Spread | -7 -102 | +7 -118 |
| Moneyline | -258 | +210 |
| Total | Over 43.5 (-105) | Under 43.5 (-115) |
| Where | Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Western Michigan Broncos and Central Michigan Chippewas meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Here’s a Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan Pick.
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos beat Buffalo and Kent State, and play Toledo next. The Western Michigan Broncos have won 4 of their last 5 games. Broc Lowry is completing 68.3 percent of his passes for 998 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Aveion Chenault and Baylin Brooks have combined for 441 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Nate Levicki has 11 receptions.
The Western Michigan Broncos’ ground game is averaging 154.8 yards per contest, and Jalen Buckley leads the way with 392 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Michigan is allowing 17.3 points and 336.2 yards per game. Justyce Betts leads the Western Michigan Broncos with 40 tackles, Dillon Moore has 2.5 sacks, and Gabe Welch has 1 interception.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas beat Akron, lost to Ohio, and they play Miami OH next. Central Michigan has split its last 6 games. Angel Flores is completing 59.7 percent of his passes for 313 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Shawn Foster II and Langston Lewis have combined for 219 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Braylen Naves has 7 receptions.
The Central Michigan Chippewas ground game is averaging 188.7 yards per contest, and Angel Flores leads the way with 501 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Central Michigan is allowing 26.3 points and 373 yards per game. Xavier White leads the Central Michigan Chippewas with 45 tackles, Jaxon Cherry has 3 sacks, and Justin Taylor has 2 interceptions.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- Central Michigan has won eight of its last nine games at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
- Central Michigan has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
- Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games as a road favorite.
Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win
- Western Michigan has won each of its last 14 games as a favorite.
- Western Michigan has covered the spread in six of its last seven October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Central Michigan has lost the first half in four of its last five October games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Central Michigan’s last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Western Michigan’s last five games as a favorite against Central Michigan have gone OVER the total points line.
Central Michigan Chippewas Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Angel Flores leads the Mid-American Conference for rushing yards (501) this season.
Western Michigan Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Aveion Chenault leads Western Michigan for receptions (20) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Central Michigan ranks T132nd among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (6.8).
- Central Michigan ranks 132nd among FBS teams for yards per game this season (285.0).
- Western Michigan ranks T21st among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+4.7).
- Western Michigan ranks T22nd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (9.7).
Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction
Western Michigan is the better team and should be favored, but this is a rivalry game, and I love my dogs in rivalry games. Central Michigan is undefeated at home through three games, and the underdog has covered in 6 of the last 9 meetings between these teams. Central Michigan has a playmaking quarterback and a solid run game that can muck things up a bit and grind this game into the fourth quarter. Western Michigan also has issues finishing drives offensively and has a nonexistent passing attack. I’ll grab the free touchdown with the Chippewas.