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Game time: January 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: University Arena (MI) — Kalamazoo, MI

Article updated Jan 27, 6:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Central Michigan Chippewas are traveling to play the Western Michigan Broncos at the University Arena stadium on Saturday, 1/27/2024 @ 1:00pm EST. Western Michigan is the

Game outlook

The Central Michigan Chippewas are traveling to play the Western Michigan Broncos at the University Arena stadium on Saturday, 1/27/2024 @ 1:00pm EST. Western Michigan is the betting favorite opening at -2.5 and the current line is Western Michigan -3.

Chippewas vs Broncos Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Broncos to win today's game by 2 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Central Michigan Chippewas to cover the 3 point spread and the total to go under 145.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Central Michigan 67 to Western Michigan 69

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Central Michigan Chippewas and Western Michigan Broncos, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

53% of SportsJaw predicts Western Michigan Broncos to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Western Michigan will win straight-up is 61%.

From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be CMICH 69.75, WMICH 75.75.

OddsShark predicts Western Michigan will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.

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split down the middle on Covers.com

Central Michigan Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 116, Central Michigan is ranked #330 in offense (scoring an average of 66.83 per game), #223 in defense (allowing an average of 73.06 points to be scored against them per game) and are 10-9 (9-9 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Chippewas hit an average of 43.60% of their field goals (ranked #242) and 66.05% of their free throws (ranked #325) and makes an average of 32.87% of their three pointers ranked #225 in the NCAAB). They average 33.33 rebounds per game (ranked # 302) and average 12.06 offensive assists and 12.94 turnovers per game (ranked # 278 and 256 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Central Michigan allows an average of 44.57% field goals (ranked #247) and 76.92% free throws (ranked #361 in the NCAAB) The Chippewas allow an average of 32.46% of the three pointers (ranked #135) and averages 35.72 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.72) Finally, the Chippewas average 14.11 defensive assists and 12.28 turnovers per game (ranked # 277 and 189 respectively).

Western Michigan Key Betting Stats

Western Michigan Broncos has a power ranking of 183 and are #179 for offense (scoring an average of 74.61 per game), #303 for defense (giving up an average of 76.72 points per game) and 8-11 (12-6 ATS) overall. Central Michigan went 2-1 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Western Michigan.

For offense, the Broncos hit an average of 45.56% of their field goals (ranked #143) and 61.74% of their free throws (ranked #359) and makes an average of 36.32% of their three pointers (ranked #67 in the NCAAB). They average 37.61 rebounds per game (ranked # 109) and average 14.28 offensive assists and 13.39 turnovers per game (ranked # 121) and 291 respectively).

On defense, Western Michigan allows an average of 44.82% field goals (ranked #262) and 71.22% free throws (ranked #190 in the NCAAB) The Broncos allow an average of 35.88% of the three pointers (ranked #317) and averages 35.33 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.33) Finally, the Broncos average 14.72 defensive assists and 11.44 turnovers per game (ranked # 317 and 265 respectively).

Betting Summary

Central Michigan has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Central Michigan Chippewas to cover the 3 point spread and the total to go under 145.5 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Chippewas vs Broncos archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Chippewas vs Broncos matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Michigan Chippewas+122 → +134Moved
  • Moneyline · Western Michigan Broncos-147 → -159Moved
  • Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas+2.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Western Michigan Broncos-2.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over143.5 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under143.5 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Central Michigan Chippewas
9-9 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Western Michigan Broncos
7-11 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-27T11:35:25.485Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Central Michigan Chippewas and Western Michigan Broncos, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-03-03Central Michigan Chippewas 65 · Western Michigan Broncos 81
  • 2023-01-28Western Michigan Broncos 69 · Central Michigan Chippewas 70
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Western Michigan Broncos 62-55

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Western Michigan Broncos 62-55 on January 27, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Central Michigan Chippewas' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 29-16. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Michigan Chippewas +3 (-110) spread, Central Michigan Chippewas covered, while the 117 combined points finished under the recorded total of 145.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DerekFisherSpread · Western Michigan Broncos -3 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Western Michigan Broncos -3 (-110)Loss