Central Michigan at Western Michigan Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Saturday, November 1, 2025

It’s a rivalry game in the Mid-American Conference on Saturday, Nov. 1. Read our Central Michigan vs Western Michigan prediction along with other NCAAF Betting Picks! Central Michigan is 5-3 and they are in second place in the conference. The Chippewas have won four of their last five games coming into this game. The Broncos are 4-4 as they have a 3-1 home record this season. Western Michigan had their four-game winning streak snapped in their last outing. Western Michigan have won five of the last seven games over Central Michigan. The battle for the Victory Cannon will begin with kick-off set for 4 P.M. EST.

Central Michigan winners of four of last five games

Central Michigan is 5-3 overall this season. They are 3-1 in MAC play as they are tied for second-place behind undefeated Miami (OH). The Chippewas have won four of their last five games. They lost to Akron on the road by six points, but they responded with back-to-back wins.

In their last game, Central Michigan defeated UMass 38-13 at home on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Chippewas scored 17 unanswered points in the second half, which was a true difference maker in an easy win. Central Michigan accumulated 502 yards of offense while the defense forced UMass to go 4-for-17 on third down. Quarterback Joe Labas threw for 148 yards on 10-for-11 passing and two touchdowns. It was a big day for running back Nahree Biggins with 94 yards on 10 carries.

Labas has thrown for 914 yards and has completed 71% of his passes. He’s thrown seven touchdowns and just one interception. Angel Flores, a wildcat quarterback, leads the team in rushing with 519 yards and eight touchdowns. Flores has also thrown two touchdowns. Biggins is the lead back with 415 rushing yards, too.

On defense, Central Michigan is led in tackles by Jordan Kwiatkowski with 60 tackles, 14 more than anyone else on the roster. Michael Heldman has a team-high 5.5 sacks on the season. The defense has forced 12 turnovers, with 10 of them being interceptions.

Central Michigan is averaging 24.5 points per game, which ranks 92nd in the nation. They are the 25th-ranked rushing offense, averaging 201.6 yards per game. The Chippewas are throwing for 149 yards per game, placing them 129th.

On defense, Central Michigan is allowing 24 points per game, ranking 66th in the nation. They are allowing 210.4 passing yards per game, placing them 54th. The Chippewas are allowing 151 rushing yards per game, ranking 78th.

Central Michigan is 5-3 against the spread this season. The Chippewas are 2-3 against the spread when they have played on the road. They are 3-1 against the spread when they have played against conference foes. They are 2-2 against the spread when they have been underdogs. The over is 5-3 when Central Michigan has played this season. The over is 3-2 when they have played on the road. The over is 4-1 when the total has been set at 46 or lower.

Western Michigan’s winning streak snapped

Western Michigan is 4-4 overall this season. The Broncos are 3-1 in MAC play this season, while they are 3-1 when playing at home. Western Michigan started the season 0-3, but they responded with four straight wins before their win streak was snapped in their last game. Western Michigan has defeated Central Michigan in 10 of the last 14 years, dating back to 2011.

In their latest game, Western Michigan lost 26-17 to Miami (OH) on the road on Saturday, Oct. 25. Entering the fourth quarter, the Broncos led 17-9 after scoring 10 unanswered points over the RedHawks. Miami put together a strong fourth quarter, where they scored 17 unanswered points in the final quarter to win the game. Western Michigan turned the ball over once in a crucial spot, while they also accumulated 316 yards. Miami’s offense accumulated 408 yards in the win, too. Quarterback Broc Lowry threw for 172 yards on 16-for-28 passing with a touchdown. He also rushed for a team-high 82 yards.

Lowry has thrown for 1,164 yards and has completed 64% of his passes. He also leads the team in rushing with 509 yards. Lowry has accumulated 13 touchdowns out of the team’s 21 touchdowns.

On defense, Western Michigan is led in tackles by Sefa Saipaia Jr. with 47 tackles, which is nine more than anyone else. Nadame Tucker has been fantastic this year with 8.5 sacks. The defense has forced 11 turnovers on the season, too.

Western Michigan is averaging 22.1 points per gam,e which ranks 108th. They are the 67th-ranked rushing offense, averaging 155.5 yards per game. The Broncos are passing for 162.5 passing yards per game, placing them 123rd.

On defense, Western Michigan is allowing 18.8 points per game, which ranks 25th. They are the 21st-best pass defense, giving up 181.4 passing yards per game. The Broncos are also the 30th-ranked rush defense, giving up 117 yards per game.

Western Michigan is 6-2 against the spread this season. The Broncos are 4-0 against the spread when they have played at home. They are 3-0 against the spread when they have been favored. The under is 5-3 when Western Michigan has played this season. The total is 2-2 when Western Michigan has played at home. The over is 2-1 when the total has been set at 45 points or lower.

Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Picks

Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Spread Pick

• Western Michigan -4 (5 units) 

Defense wins championships, as the old adage goes. Western Michigan’s defense is elite and one of the best in the Group of Five schools. They rank 25th in scoring, while they are also the 21st best against the pass and 30th best against the rush. Central Michigan is going to struggle to move the ball as they rank as one of the worst passing offenses. The Chippewas do focus on the rush, but defensive lineman Nadame Tucker has been one of the best in the nation to play the position. Western Michigan should win field position while they also don’t commit penalties. The Broncos were not flagged in last week’s game and their quarterback, Broc Lowry can do enough passing and rushing the ball to score the team points in a low-scoring game. Western Michigan has dominated this series over the past decade, and the will continue to do so in this one.

Take Western Michigan to cover.

Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Over/Under Pick

• Under 41.5 (5 units) 

Central Michigan and Western Michigan both pride themselves on running the football. The clock will be ticking throughout the game, and possession of the ball will be key. Western Michigan’s defense is elite, while the Chippewas do rank 54th in pass defense. This rivalry game has been played to a total of 30 points or less in two of the last three meetings. The under is 5-3 when Western Michigan has played this season.

Take the under on Saturday.