Western Michigan Broncos vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 11/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-7) will try to beat the Western Michigan Broncos (5-5) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Western Michigan opens this matchup as 6.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 56.5.

The Western Michigan Broncos come into this game with a record of 5-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Broncos played the Bowling Green Falcons and took a loss by a final of 31-13. At the end of the game, they had 69 plays which converted into 292 yards. The Western Michigan Broncos ended up running the ball 36 different times and accrued 95 yards, earning them an average of 2.6 yds per carry. On the ground, the Broncos gave up 226 yards on 33 tries, which is 6.8 yds per rush allowed. Western Michigan gave up 15 pass completions on 23 attempts for 176 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.2%.

Regarding scoring, the Western Michigan Broncos hold an average of 31.3 PPG. As a team they are averaging 197.8 yards rushing ranking them 26th in Division 1. The Broncos have racked up 3,953 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Western Michigan has amassed 16 passing touchdowns and 24 touchdowns on the ground. Western Michigan has 202 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 43 infractions for 404 yards. They have surrendered the football 12 times.

The Broncos are sitting in 117th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 34.3 PPG. They are giving up 4.9 yards per rushing attempt and 186.6 rushing yards per game so far this season. Overall, they have conceded 1,866 rushing yards through 10 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Broncos are allowing 2,392 yds which puts them in 94th in the country. They have allowed 239.2 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 64.4%. During the season, they have surrendered 425.8 yards/game putting them 115th in the nation. They have yielded 18 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 23 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Chippewas come into this game with a record of 3-7 for this year. In their last game, the Chippewas walked away with a loss by a score of 37-10 when they faced the Toledo Rockets. The Chippewas ended up finishing with 236 yds and they ran 64 plays (3.7 yds per play). Central Michigan ran for 2.3 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 86 yds on 37 carries. Central Michigan allowed 37 attempts on the ground for 159 yds (4.3 yards per carry). The Chippewas pass defense conceded a completion rate of 58.3%, surrendering 140 yards on 14 for 24 through the air.

The Central Michigan Chippewas maintain an average of 344.3 yards/game, which is good for 105th in Division 1. The Central Michigan offense has compiled 635 yds of penalties on 71 infractions, ranking them 30th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have an average of 171.4 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,714 yards for this season. They have thrown 10 interceptions while letting opponents recover 9 fumbles and they have earned 185 1st downs. Concerning the points being put on the board, the Chippewas are 97th in Division 1 by scoring 23.9 points per game. For the year to this point, the Chippewas have thrown for a total of 1,729 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 172.9 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 122nd in D-1.

Central Michigan has surrendered a total of 1,824 yards rushing (182.4 yards per game) in addition to 16 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have allowed 17 touchdowns through the air and 202.3 yards per outing, which puts them in 48th in the nation. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions on the season. The Chippewas defense has taken the field for 650 plays, which is 47th in Division 1. The Chippewas are surrendering 31.8 PPG, which has them ranked 110th in Division 1. This season, they have conceded 318 total points.

Who will win tonight's Broncos/Chippewas college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Broncos -6.5

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