Analysis of Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Odds, Picks & Prediction for Tuesday’s MACTtion Game

• The winner gets the Victory Cannon when Central Michigan (3-7) hosts rival Western Michigan (5-5) in Tuesday night MACtion on ESPN2.
• Western Michigan is a touchdown favorite and has won five of the last six meetings.
• We got all the MACtion knowledge you need with our prediction, insights and best odds below.

Mid-week MACtion peaks Tuesday night with the meeting of Western Michigan (5-5, 4-6 ATS) and Central Michigan (3-7, 3-6-1 ATS) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2.

Not only is this game for the Victory Cannon, given since 2008 since the winner, this game counts in the Michigan MAC Trophy standings between the three Michigan directional schools (Don’t forget about Eastern Michigan).

Do the Broncos have what it takes to chop down the Chippewas on Tuesday night? We have your prediction and insights here.

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— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) November 8, 2023

Western Michigan vs Central Michigan odds

Odds as of noon ET November 18 at Caesars Sportsbook. Be sure to check out the top Caesars Sportsbook promos before making a bet on any Week 12 CFB matchup.

Western Michigan is anywhere from 6.5-point favorite at Caesars and BetMGM to 7.5 at BetRivers. The total also fluctuates a point. It’s 55.5 at BetRivers, and 56.5 at BetMGM. The best moneyline bets are Central Michigan at +210 at Bet365 while Western Michigan is -230 at FanDuel.

Central has been underdogs each of the last five weeks…and lost all five games straight up. They are 2-3 against the spread during that time.

The total here is an interesting bet. Five of the Broncos’ last six games have hit the over, and Central is 6-4 over/under this season. Plus, three of the last four meetings have gone over.

The weather forecast for Mount Pleasant is rain most of the morning and into the early afternoon on Tuesday. Temps in the low 50s.

When The Chips Are Down

Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain finally convinced the world that he’s not in that infamous shark picture (google it) and he has turned the Chips into MAC contenders, but they have lost five in a row and have been destroyed by injuries.

Starting QB Joe Labas hurt his arm in a loss to Ohio. The Chips turned to Bert Emanuel Jr., but he hurt his ankle in a loss to Eastern Michigan (a game Central led 34-16 and lost). They tried freshman Tyler Jefferson at QB but yanked him for Jadyn Glasser, who made his first start against Toledo last week. He threw two picks.

Central has also lost multiple wide receivers due to injury. Their offense revolves around running back Marion Lukes, who is eighth in the MAC with 617 yards and five scores.

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— Dustin J (@405pokefan) November 7, 2024

Western Leaning

The Broncos are a game out of first in the MAC after back-to-back losses to Bowling Green and Northern Illinois. They have the No. 1 offense in the country, powered by quarterback Hayden Wolff, who has thrown for 1,962 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Tight end Blake Bosma has a team-high six TD catches.

Oklahoma State transfer Jaden Nixon is averaging over seven yards a carry, but he was held to just 22 yards in the loss to Bowling Green.

The Western Michigan defense is so-so. They rank ninth in the MAC in points allowed, but who wants to see defense in MACtion?

Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction

• Western Michigan -6.5 at DraftKings
• Under 56.5 at DraftKings

Central Michigan is only playing for pride – and the Victory Cannon, while Western Michigan is a win away from becoming bowl-eligible.

The difference between these two teams is clear. It’s at quarterback. Wolff is an established veteran, while Central is playing a true freshman whether they use Jefferson or Glasser (my guess is they use both).

Also, being at home hasn’t helped Central in this rivalry. They haven’t beaten Western Michigan in Mount Pleasant since 2010. We like Western Michigan to win comfortably, and we like the under because we can’t see Central putting up a lot of points.

In what promises to be an exciting matchup, Western Michigan will take on Central Michigan in a MACtion game on Tuesday night. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their previous games and will be looking to continue their winning ways.

When looking at the odds for this game, Western Michigan is currently listed as a slight favorite over Central Michigan. The Broncos have been playing well recently, winning three of their last four games. They have a balanced offensive attack led by guard B. Artis White, who is averaging 15.6 points per game. On the defensive end, Western Michigan is holding opponents to just 66.3 points per game, which ranks them 47th in the nation.

On the other side, Central Michigan has also been playing well as of late, winning four of their last five games. The Chippewas have a high-powered offense that is averaging 85.6 points per game, which ranks them 7th in the nation. Guard Devontae Lane leads the team in scoring with 18.2 points per game. However, their defense has been suspect at times, allowing opponents to score 78.2 points per game.

In terms of picks for this game, it could go either way as both teams are evenly matched. Western Michigan has the edge on defense, while Central Michigan has the edge on offense. It will likely come down to which team can execute better on both ends of the floor.

As for a prediction, I believe Western Michigan will come out on top in a close game. Their defense will be able to slow down Central Michigan’s high-powered offense, while their balanced scoring attack will be able to outlast the Chippewas. Look for B. Artis White to have a big game for the Broncos and lead them to victory.

Overall, this should be a highly entertaining game between two evenly matched teams. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top and solidifies their spot in the MAC standings. Be sure to tune in on Tuesday night to catch all the action!