
Free NCAA Pick: Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan Odds
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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 13
(5-5) Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas (3-7)
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
Week 13 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Western Michigan -6.5 | Central Michigan +6.5
Week 13 CFB Moneyline Odds: Western Michigan -254 | Central Michigan +204
College Football Betting Total: O/U 55.5
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ESPN2 will be covering the week 13 matchup between the Western Michigan Broncos and the Central Michigan Chippewas, set to kick off at 7:30 ET from Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant.
Buckle up, college football fans, because this Week 13 showdown between Western Michigan and Central Michigan is more than just a rivalry—it’s a battle for the Victory Cannon!
The Broncos, holding a 53-39-2 all-time edge, have dominated the Chippewas lately, winning 10 of the last 13 meetings, including six straight at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
But don’t sleep on the history—this rivalry runs deep, with streaks swinging wildly over the years. The Chippewas owned it from 2006 to 2010, but the tide turned in a big way.
The Broncos are 5-5 on the season, while the Chippewas are 3-7. Western Michigan is favored at -6.5 points, with the over/under line currently sitting at 55.5 points.
Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, and they have an 81.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They’ve gone 2-1 at home and 2-4 on the road this season. The Broncos are ranked 107th in our power rankings heading into their matchup against Central Michigan.
Western Michigan has been favored in three games this season, going 3-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -3 points, and they are 4-5 against the spread. As the favorite, they are 2-1 ATS.
The over/under line for this week is set at 55.5 points. Western Michigan’s games have averaged 65.6 points, with their over/under record at 6-3. Their average over/under line this season has been 54.6 points.
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Western Michigan Broncos Stats
Western Michigan’s offense is averaging 31.3 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 33rd in the nation. They are also ranked 44th in our offensive power rankings. Their ground game is the strength of the offense, averaging 200.8 rushing yards per game on 36.7 attempts.
Jaden Nixon leads the rushing attack with 871 yards, 12 touchdowns, and an impressive 7 yards per carry. Quarterback Hayden Wolff has thrown for 1,960 yards and 16 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 101. He has seven interceptions this season.
Western Michigan’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 34.3 points per game. In their recent 31-13 loss to Bowling Green, they gave up 31 points and 404 total yards, including 228 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Opponents have averaged 187.9 rushing yards per game against Western Michigan, while quarterbacks have posted a 107.3 passer rating and averaged 239.2 passing yards per game.
Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan enters Week 13 with a 3-7 record, and they have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 123rd in our CFB power rankings. At home, the Chippewas are 2-2, while they’ve gone 0-5 on the road this season.
Against the spread, Central Michigan is 3-6, with a -7.9 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in three games but have gone 0-3 ATS in those matchups. At home, they are 2-2 ATS, covering both times as underdogs.
The over/under line for this week’s game is 55.5 points, higher than their average line of 50.2 points. Their over/under record stands at 5-4, with their games averaging 55.7 points per contest.
Central Michigan Chippewas Stats
Heading into week 13, Central Michigan’s offense ranks 117th in our college football offensive power rankings, averaging 23.9 points per game. Their passing game has struggled, with just 172.9 yards per game, placing them 117th nationally. They are converting only 34.6% of their third downs and have a passer rating of 72, which ranks 122nd.
Joe Labas leads the team with 1,114 passing yards, but he has thrown seven touchdowns and seven interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 76. Central Michigan’s strength is their run game, averaging 174.8 rushing yards per game. Marion Lukes has rushed for 617 yards and five touchdowns this season.
Central Michigan’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.8 points per game. In their recent game against Toledo, they gave up 37 points, allowing 299 total yards, including 159 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Opponents have averaged 183.5 rushing yards per game against Central Michigan, ranking them 124th nationally. The secondary has allowed 202.3 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 59.7% of their passes.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Western Michigan Broncos are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Central Michigan Chippewas are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Western Michigan Broncos are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Central Michigan Chippewas have gone 2-8 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Western Michigan Broncos’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Central Michigan Chippewas’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 13 NCAA Betting Prediction: Central Michigan +6.5
With Western Michigan sitting at 5-5 and CMU struggling at 3-7, the stakes are huge for bragging rights. The moneyline favors the Broncos at -254, and with a betting total of 55.5, expect plenty of fireworks in this high-stakes showdown!
Our projected final score for this matchup is 29-26 in favor of Western Michigan. With Central Michigan as +6.5 point underdogs, we see them covering the spread, making it a good bet to take them at +6.5.
For the over/under, with our score prediction of 55 points and the line set at 55.5, we recommend taking the under as we see this one being right around the current line.
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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) November 14, 2024
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