The Central Michigan Chippewas (4-6) and the Western Michigan Broncos (3-7) square off to try to take home the Victory Cannon. The Broncos ( on the moneyline to win) and the Chippewas () take to the field on November 16, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPNU. Oddsmakers have set a total of points for the game.
This article makes reference to lines current as of November 16, 2022 at 8:27 AM ET. Browse all the up-to-date odds for this matchup in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Central Michigan Vs. Western Michigan Odds
Computer Pick
| Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|
| Central Michigan (-10) | Over (50) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Central Michigan | Stats (Rank) | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| 26.8 (78) | Points Per Game | 19.6 (116) |
| 28.8 (87) | Points Per Game Against | 26.5 (72) |
| 233.5 (64) | Pass Yards | 183.2 (115) |
| 231.2 (77) | Pass Yards Against | 220.6 (59) |
| 159.0 (63) | Rush Yards | 124.6 (98) |
| 136.9 (51) | Rush Yards Against | 143.3 (60) |
| 22 (128) | Giveaways | 20 (125) |
| 9 (115) | Takeaways | 18 (16) |
| -13 | Turnover Differential | -2 |
Central Michigan Vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights
Central Michigan Stats And Trends
- Central Michigan is 4-5-1 against the spread this year.
- Central Michigan is winless ATS (0-1-1) as a 10-point favorite or greater this season.
- There have been five Central Michigan games (of 10) that went over the total this year.
- Chippewas games have had more than 50 points scored on six occasions this season.
- The point total average for Chippewas games this season is 57.5, 7.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
Recent Head-To-Head Matchups
In the last two meetings between these two teams, Western Michigan and Central Michigan have a split 1-1 record. Central Michigan put up 86 points in those two matchups compared to Western Michigan’s 82.
Western Michigan Stats And Trends
- Western Michigan has covered the spread four times in 10 games.
- Western Michigan has no wins ATS (0-2) as a 10-point underdog or more this year.
- Western Michigan has played 10 games this season, and three of them have hit the over.
- Broncos games have gone over 50 points on three occasions this year.
- The average total points scored in Broncos games this year (50) is 1.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.
Central Michigan Players To Watch
- Daniel Richardson has thrown for 1,988 yards (198.8 ypg) to lead Central Michigan, completing 55.9% of his passes and tossing 15 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
- Lew Nichols’ team-high 546 rushing yards (78.0 per game) have come on 161 carries, with six touchdowns this year. He’s also added 20 catches for 128 yards (18.3 per game).
- This season Bert Emanuel Jr. has rushed for 323 yards (161.5 per game) on 30 carries with three touchdowns.
- Carlos Carriere’s 509 receiving yards (56.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 44 receptions with two touchdowns.
- Joel Wilson has caught 44 passes for 445 yards (49.4 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Jalen McGaughy’s 16 receptions have netted him 252 yards (36.0 ypg) and two touchdowns.
Western Michigan Players To Watch
- Jack Salopek leads Western Michigan with 1,231 passing yards (205.2 ypg) on 97-of-191 passing with seven touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions this season. He also adds 67 rushing yards (11.2 ypg) on 46 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Sean Tyler’s team-high 719 rushing yards (71.9 per game) have come on 165 carries, with five touchdowns this year.
- This season La’Darius Jefferson has racked up 56 carries for 235 yards (33.6 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Corey Crooms’ 725 receiving yards (72.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 50 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Jehlani Galloway has hauled in 28 passes for 344 yards (43.0 yards per game) this year.
- Anthony Sambucci’s 18 receptions this season have resulted in 265 yards (29.4 ypg) and one touchdown.
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