Central Michigan is set to face Western Michigan on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m ET while airing on ESPN U. Central Michigan enters this game as 10.5-point favorites with the total set at 50. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into our Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan predictions below.
Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Odds
- Spread: Central Michigan -10.5
- Total: 50
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 16
- Time: 8 p.m ET
- Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium – Mount Pleasant, MI
- TV: ESPN U
Central Michigan Betting Trends
- CMU is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- CMU is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Over is 11-2 in CMU’s last 13 Wednesday games.
- Road team is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings between CMU and WMU.
Western Michigan Betting Trends
- WMU is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- WMU is 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games.
- Under is 4-0 in WMU’s last 4 games overall.
- Under is 4-1 in WMU’s last 5 road games.
- Favorite is 9-3 ATS in last 12 meetings between CMU and WMU.
Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Predictions
Take a look at the trends above. Do you see a pattern (especially on the Western Michigan side)? The Broncos are an under team, falling short of the total in four straight games and 4-of-5 road games. That makes sense, as Western Michigan ranks 119th in FBS for points per game at 16.9. The Broncos are also 117th in total yards per game, 125 in yards per play, and 124th in points per play. There are only 131 teams in FBS, so Western Michigan is flirting with dead last in all those categories.
Central Michigan has picked up the scoring in recent weeks, but they have more of a slow and steady running game as a primary plan of attack. The Chippewas are dealing with plenty of injuries as well, including star running back Lew Nichols, who is questionable for this game.
It will be an uphill climb for Western Michigan to produce points. On the other side, Central Michigan will likely run the ball, control the clock, and play keep away. That’s a recipe to go under 50 total points.
The Pick: Under 50 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook
