Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 25

Central Michigan head coach Tony Barbee directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.
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  • Central Michigan is a -4.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Western Michigan / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant, MI, MI, USA.

Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-118).

The Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Michigan+4.5 -102O 144.5 -105+180
Central Michigan -4.5 -118U 144.5 -115-220

Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 58.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 62.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 16 away games (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 27 games (+7.91 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 27 games (+3.95 Units / 9% ROI)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -26.74% ROI).

  • 4-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.75 Units / -17.09% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -6.89% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Western Michigan is shooting 64% from the free throw line (618/964) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan is shooting 64% from the free throw line (618/964) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan shot 42% (790/1,880) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan had a TS% of 44% last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%

Central Michigan made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Central Michigan shot 42% (790/1,880) last season — 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Western Michigan has averaged 5.7 steals per game (287 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Western Michigan has averaged 5.7 steals per game (287 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has 144 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Central Michigan has averaged 8.0 steals per game (144 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Central Michigan averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (781 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Central Michigan has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,259 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3


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