Tuesday Night College Football Preview: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Western Michigan Broncos
The Western Michigan Broncos (5-5) aim to get back on track against the struggling Central Michigan Chippewas (3-7) at Kelly Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 PM ET. The Broncos are favored on the road with a point spread at -6.5 (-115).
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Broncos have lost their last two games and have evened their record to .500. Their latest defeat was a 31-13 blowout against the Bowling Green Falcons, which marked their second consecutive double-digit loss.
Hayden Wolff completed 24 of 32 passes for 197 yards but threw two interceptions. Jalen Buckley had a good effort on the ground with 15 carries for 73 yards and two touchdowns. If Wolff can find the endzone against the Chippewas, Buckley can help on the ground with his aggressive running attack.
Against the Falcons, the Broncos gained 292 yards and allowed 402. They had similar turnovers and first downs, but the biggest difference was their ability to convert for touchdowns. If they had been more precise in those key moments, this game would have been a lot closer.
The Broncos score 31.3 points per game and give up 34.3 in return. While their offense shines, their defense has had trouble being consistent against established offensive teams.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Chippewas are currently on a five game losing streak and need to find some positive energy. Their most recent loss was a 37-10 outing against the Toledo Rockets, in which they were down 27-3 in the first half.
Jadyn Glasser had a solid performance despite their offense not producing a lot. He completed 16 of 27 passes for 150 yards, but had two interceptions. Marion Lukes led their rushing game with 19 carries for 80 yards and one touchdown.
The yardage and first downs were nearly comparable on paper for both teams. However, the Chippewas turned the ball over five times and could not force a turnover for the Rockets.
The Chippewas produce an average of 23.9 points per game but give up 31.8 points from opponents. This is a huge reason why they cannot win games or make an impact in each matchup.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has the college football betting odds for the Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas battle. Current odds show the Broncos as 6.5-point favorites. In addition, market analysis shows they have a 57.5 percent chance at winning.
The Chippewas have had plenty of different players start at quarterback this season, with some promise coming from Glasser. However, this shows their offense is not consistent and can take some time to make things click. Look for the Broncos to get back on track.