Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Predictions & Picks – January 27

Saturday’s game at University Arena has the Western Michigan Broncos (8-11, 5-2 MAC) squaring off against the Central Michigan Chippewas (10-9, 5-2 MAC) at 1:00 PM ET (on January 27). Our computer prediction projects a close 72-71 win for Western Michigan, so it should be a competitive matchup.

Bookmakers have not yet set a line for this matchup.

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Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Venue: University Arena

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Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Western Michigan 72, Central Michigan 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan

• Computer Predicted Spread: Western Michigan (-1.7)
• Computer Predicted Total: 142.8

Western Michigan has compiled a 12-6-0 record against the spread this season, while Central Michigan is 9-9-0. The Broncos have gone over the point total in 11 games, while Chippewas games have gone over seven times. Over the last 10 contests, Western Michigan is 8-2 against the spread and 5-5 overall while Central Michigan has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Central Michigan Performance Insights

• The Chippewas’ -96 scoring differential (being outscored by five points per game) is a result of putting up 67.1 points per game (328th in college basketball) while giving up 72.1 per contest (190th in college basketball).
• Central Michigan is 289th in the country at 33.8 rebounds per game. That’s 1.6 fewer than the 35.4 its opponents average.
• Central Michigan knocks down 6.4 three-pointers per game (284th in college basketball), 1.1 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 32.2% from beyond the arc (257th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 32.2%.
• Central Michigan forces 11.4 turnovers per game (217th in college basketball) while committing 11.8 (209th in college basketball).

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