- Western Michigan (12-6) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan (9-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Central Michigan / Western Michigan TV channel: ESPN+
The Central Michigan Chippewas (9-9) visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (12-6) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Kalamazoo, MI.
Western Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Central Michigan | +3.5 -115 | O 145.5 -110 | +135 |
| Western Michigan | -3.5 -105 | U 145.5 -110 | -160 |
Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 60.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+15.05 Units / 50% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.35 Units / 40% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.90 Units / 15% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+4.85 Units / 30% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)
Western Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.70 Units / 29% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
- Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Michigan has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.53% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.9 Units / 87.79% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.05 Units / -30.71% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 22.11% ROI
Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Michigan has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI).
- 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 2.03% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan is shooting 42% (1,180/2,786) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Central Michigan has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%
Central Michigan has averaged 66.2 points per game (3,312 points/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.7
Central Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (561 assists/ 708 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan has averaged 11.5 offensive rebounds per game (219 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3
Western Michigan has 16.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.4
Western Michigan is shooting 61% from the free throw line (222/362) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 70%
Western Michigan has a 28% free throw rate (844 free throw attempts/2,960 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.57 points per shot (380 points/242 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28
Central Michigan has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,146 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 56% (135/242) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%
Central Michigan has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (440 rebounds/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7
Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (497 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.2
Western Michigan has averaged 4.9 steals per game (244 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Western Michigan has averaged 5.3 steals per game (101 steals/19 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Western Michigan has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (206 turnovers/19 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.8
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