Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 3

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  • Western Michigan (7-23) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan (10-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN3

The Central Michigan Chippewas (10-20) visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (7-23) on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kalamazoo.

Western Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan+6.5 -105O 137.5 -110+240
Western Michigan -6.5 -115U 137.5 -110-300

Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this game with 61.0% confidence.

Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Central Michigan and Western Michigan, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 44 games (+12.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 23 away games (+10.10 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 44 games (+9.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 23 away games (+7.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 23 games (+9.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+7.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+3.00 Units / 12% ROI)

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has gone 12-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 7-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.5 Units / -31.67% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Over for -9.8 Units / -31.82% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Under for +7 Units / 22.73% ROI

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has gone 8-18 against the spread this college basketball season (-11.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -17 Units / -57.73% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.25 Units / -4.22% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.37% ROI

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has a TS% of 44% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (240 assists/ 335 TOs) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Central Michigan has an eFG% of 47% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Central Michigan is shooting 41% (1,213/2,943) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has 16.1 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Western Michigan has 260 offensive rebounds this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Western Michigan is shooting 33% from three (171/516) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Michigan has 14.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,194 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Central Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (132 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Central Michigan has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (510 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Central Michigan has allowed 71.7 points per game (1,577 points/22 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.2

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has averaged 5.0 steals per game (266 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Western Michigan has averaged 4.6 steals per game (101 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Western Michigan has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (540 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Western Michigan has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,233 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2


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