Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Expert Pick and Latest Odds

Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Expert Pick and Latest Odds

The Western Michigan Broncos and the Central Michigan Chippewas meet for a rivalry game tonight in Tuesday night MACtion.

It's been a disappointing season for Central Michigan and head coach Jim McElwain, but if he and the Chips can take down Western Michigan in this rivalry game then they can head into the end of the year with some much-needed momentum.

How should you be betting on Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan in Tuesday night MACtion? Check out what handicapper Matt McCuen has to say about his best bet for tonight's game.

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Odds

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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Date, Time, and Where To Watch

• Date: November 19, 2024
• Time: 7:30 pm ET
• Where To Watch: ESPN2

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction

Western Michigan comes into this contest with a record of 5-5. The Broncos need a road win tonight to lock up a bowl-game berth.

Western Michigan has not posted a winning season since 2021, when they went 8-5.

Head Coach Lance Taylor took over the program last season, and a road win tonight would go a long way for him and this program. The Broncos have posted a conference record of 4-2 this season.

Western Michigan will attempt to snap a two-game losing streak tonight. Last week, Western Michigan was blown out 31-13 on the road against Bowling Green.

Central Michigan pulls into this game with a 3-7 record in the middle of an extremely disappointing season for the Chips.

Central Michigan began the season 2-2, but they have struggled mightily lately. The Chippewas have lost five of their last six games. Central Michigan has posted a 1-5 conference record in the MAC.

Jim McElwain's team had not had a winning season since 2021 when they went 9-4 and won the Sun Bowl.

Senior Hayden Wolff leads the offense with 1,962 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Irving, Texas native Jaden Nixon has scampered for 869 yards and twelve touchdowns. Kenneth Womack has racked up 409 yards and one touchdown.

Central Michigan freshman Jadyn Glasser saw the bulk of the action last weekend, throwing for a career-best 150 yards. Senior Marion Lukes has dashed for 617 yards and five touchdowns. Saginaw, Michigan native Chris Parker has racked up 360 yards and three touchdowns.

Western Michigan Broncos Vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Expert Pick

• Pick: Western Michigan/Central Michigan 1H Under 28 (-115)

The total for this contest is a tick too high as the tempo should favor the under.

Central Michigan is one of the worst offensive teams in the conference. The Chips have scored a total of 30 points over their last three games.

Western Michigan has struggled the last two games on offense, averaging 20.5 PPG.