The Western Michigan Broncos (4-4) take on a conference opponent when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-3) on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Waldo Stadium in a MAC showdown.

The Chippewas are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5.5), against the Broncos (with an over/under of 42.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this game between the Broncos and the Chippewas, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan betting lines

• Spread favorite: Broncos (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Broncos (-214), Chippewas (+176)
• Total: 42.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN U
• Live Stream: Fubo

Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan betting info and stats

Western Michigan, through eight games with a spread this season, has gone 6-2-0 against the spread. Western Michigan has covered the spread three times when the favorite by at least 5.5 points (a 3-0 ATS record). Western Michigan has been moneyline favorites three times this season, winning every game. Central Michigan is 5-3-0 against the spread through eight opportunities so far this season. When Central Michigan is the underdog by 5.5 points or more, it is 1-2 ATS. Central Michigan’s record is 2-2 when playing as an underdog this year.

Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan recent stats and trends

Western Michigan Broncos

• Western Michigan is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its past three matchups.
• Western Michigan and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• Western Michigan’s past three outings have ended with an average of 43.5 points scored. That’s 1.0 more point than this contest’s over/under.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Central Michigan is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The last three Central Michigan games averaged 45.5 total points, 3.0 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan key players

Western Michigan Broncos

• Broc Lowry leads Western Michigan with 1,164 yards (145.5 ypg) on 108-of-169 passing with six touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 509 rushing yards on 103 carries while scoring seven touchdowns on the ground.
• Jalen Buckley has been handed the ball 84 times this year and racked up 283 yards (40.4 per game) with one touchdown.
• Tailique Williams’ leads his squad with 355 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 25 receptions (out of 43 targets) and scored one touchdown.
• Baylin Brooks has caught 18 passes while averaging 29.3 yards per game.
• Aveion Chenault has hauled in 15 grabs for 200 yards, an average of 25.0 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
• Nadame Tucker has racked up 8.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 9.0 TFL and 28 tackles.
• Western Michigan’s top-tackler, Sefa Saipaia Jr., has 45 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
• Domanick Moon has a team-high one interception to go along with four tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Joey Labas has 914 passing yards, or 114.3 per game, so far this season. He has completed 71.4% of his passes and has tossed seven touchdowns with one interception.
• Angel Flores has rushed for 519 yards on 103 carries so far this year while scoring eight times on the ground.
• Nahree Biggins has 158 receiving yards (22.6 yards per game) on 15 catches and one touchdown while racking up 415 rushing yards on 74 carries with one touchdown.
• Tommy McIntosh paces his squad with 214 receiving yards on 13 catches with one touchdown.
• Langston Lewis has 17 receptions (on 23 targets) for a total of 184 yards (26.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Michael Heldman leads the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 26 tackles.
• Jordan Kwiatkowski has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 52 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions so far.