Western Michigan vs Central Michigan 11/19/24 Game Info

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Western Michigan (5-5, 4-2 in MAC) faces Central Michigan (3-7, 1-5 in MAC) in a Mid-American Conference game from Mount Pleasant on Tuesday night. The Broncos come in losers of 2 straight (@ BGSU, 31-13, vs NIU 42-28) while the Chippewas have lost 5 in a row, falling to Toledo, 37-10 in Week 12. Central Michigan’s last win came against a MWC opponent, San Diego State back on September 26 by 1 point (22-21), so the Chippewas had a winless October and still haven’t won yet here in November. With a win here, Western Michigan can become Bowl eligible and the Broncos sit a game behind three 5-1 teams in the MAC in Miami (Ohio), Ohio, and Bowling Green.

Western Michigan Can Make a Bowl With a Win

Western Michigan (4-6-0 ATS, 7-3-0 O/U) has been a strong Over team this season, and are led by QB Hayden Wolff (1,962 passing yards, 16 TD, 10 Interceptions), dynamic RB Jaden Nixon (869 rushing yards, 12 TD, 7.1 ypc), and WR Kenneth Womack (409 receiving yards) and have scored 28 or more points in 4 of its last 5 games (13, 28, 62, 48, 34). In the last 5 Broncos games, the team which won the game also covered ATS. With Eastern Michigan up on the schedule in Week 14 (Nov. 30), this may be WMU’s best opportunity to get to 6 wins and become eligible.The Broncos haven’t been to a Bowl game since 2021 when they defeated Nevada in the Quick Lane Bowl, 53-24.

Western Michigan Betting Trends

• The Broncos are 0/2 SU/ATS in their last 2 after going 3-0 SU/ATS 
• The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 WMU games
• Western Michigan has covered the last 3 as ATS Favorites
• The Road team has covered 9 straight ATS in this series
• The Broncos are 5-0 ATS the last 5 meetings at CMU 

Central Michigan Looking to Snap a 5-game Slide

Central Michigan (3-6-1, 6-4-0 O/U) has had a poor season, and have just 1 conference win (Ball State) heading into this early week MACtion encounter. The Chippewas are led by QB Joe Labas (1,114 passing yards), RB Marion Lukes (617 rushing yards), and WR Chis Parker (360 receiving yards) but the offense has left a lot to be desired this 2024 NCAA Football season. CMU has scored just 10, 13, and 7 points in its last 3 (10.0 ppg) and rank No. 93 in the nation averaging 23.9 ppg. Western Michigan averages 31.3 ppg (#52), the most of all Michigan FBS schools (Michigan, Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan).

Central Michigan Betting Trends

• Central Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
• The Chippewas are 1-3 ATS in the last 4 series meetings
• The First Quarter Under is 8-2 the L10 (+6.85 Units, 56% ROI) 
• The Chippewas are 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10
• CMU is 1-9 last 10 in First Half Moneyline (-8.65 Units, -74% ROI)

Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Pick, Prediction

This Week 13 MACtion game and free NCAAF pick and Western Michigan vs Western Michigan prediction will look to the Road team (W9 straight ATS in series) with the better talent, stronger offense, and with a chance to make a Bowl with a victory, Western Michigan. The Broncos have won and covered the last two meetings (38-28, 12-10), and with Wolff and Nixon, have two players who can make things happen when they have the football. It seems the visitors should win by 10+ in this one in Mount Pleasant where the Weather is forecast to be from 55° (7 pm) to 51° (10 pm) for this game.

Kevin’s Pick: Western Michigan -6.5