The Central Michigan Chippewas (8-18, 4-9 MAC) are favored (by 3.5 points) to continue a three-game home winning streak when they host the Western Michigan Broncos (9-17, 3-10 MAC) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 151.5 for the matchup.
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Central Michigan Cover -3.5 vs Western Michigan -113
Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan betting lines
- Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: -189
- Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: +153
- Spread: Central Michigan (-3.5)
- Total: 151.5
Central Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Central Michigan has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered seven times in nine opportunities at home, and it has covered five times in 13 opportunities on the road.
- The Chippewas have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (44.4%) than away games (46.2%).
Recent trends
- The Chippewas have been racking up 75.3 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 73.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
- Central Michigan’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (74.6) is 2.3 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (76.9).
- Over their past 10 outings, the Chippewas are making 1.0 more three-pointer per game than their season long average (7.3 compared to 6.3 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (38.4% compared to 32.0% season-long).
Central Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-10-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 11-9-0)
- O-U-P: 10-14-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-17 (Home: 3-3; Away: 0-13)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4 (118th in nation) | 46.0 (281st) | 30.1 (281st) | 32.5 (266th) | 15.2 (101st) | 11.7 (239th) |
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Western Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Western Michigan has a better winning percentage at home (.636, 7-4-0 record) than on the road (.462, 6-7-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Broncos games have finished over six of 11 times at home (54.5%), and eight of 13 on the road (61.5%).
- The Broncos, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-5) than away (2-11) this season.
Recent trends
- The Broncos have performed worse offensively over their last 10 games, compiling 72.7 points per contest, 2.1 fewer points their than season average of 74.8.
- While Western Michigan is allowing 79.7 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 82.1 points per contest.
- The Broncos are making 8.7 threes per contest with a 37.8% three-point percentage over their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.5 and 35.3%.
Western Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-11-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 8-9-0 (As Favorite: 4-0-0; As Underdog: 9-11-0)
- O-U-P: 14-10-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 4-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-16 (Home: 2-5; Away: 2-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (234th in nation) | 46.0 (281st) | 32.2 (180th) | 31.2 (197th) | 13.1 (241st) | 11.3 (211th) |
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