Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 11/7/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos
Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI
TV: ESPNU
Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-3)
Total/Over-Under: 55.5
Waldo Stadium is the location where the Western Michigan Broncos (3-6) will attempt to beat the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-4) on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Western Michigan opens this contest as 3-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 55.5.
The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this matchup with a record of 5-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Chippewas played against the NIU Huskies and notched a win by a score of 37-31. Jase Bauer went 9/16 with 116 yds through the air and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rating of 137.8 and finished the game without throwing an interception. Marion Lukes was the leader on the ground for the Chippewas with 21 attempts for 202 yards (9.6 yds per carry). The Central Michigan Chippewas ended up running the ball 47 times and accumulated 331 yds, which had them averaging 7.0 yards per carry. In the game, they had 63 plays which gave them a total of 447 yards. Central Michigan conceded 20 pass completions on 35 tries for 298 yards, and a completion percentage of 57.1%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Chippewas conceded 208 yards on 29 tries, which averages out to 7.2 yds per rush surrendered.
When talking about getting in the endzone, the Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 23.7 points per game. As a team they maintain an average of 159.4 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 69th in the country. The Chippewas have earned 3,058 yards in total over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Central Michigan has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 18 rushing touchdowns. Central Michigan has accrued 179 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 57 infractions for 520 yards. They have surrendered the ball 10 times.
Regarding yards via the pass, the Chippewas have allowed 2,308 yds which ranks them 111th in college football. They are conceding 256.4 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 61.1%. Overall, they have allowed 407.3 yards/outing putting them at 99th in D-1. They have yielded 16 touchdowns via the pass and 16 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.8 yards per run and 150.9 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,358 yards on the ground through 9 contests. The Chippewas are sitting in 104th in college football when it comes to team defense, giving up 29.9 PPG.
The Broncos come into this matchup with a record of 3-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Broncos walked away with a victory by a final of 45-21 when they played the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Hayden Wolff (1 TD) walked away from the contest with 169 yards on 15/26 passing while his QB rate was 125. He didn't throw any picks and his average yards per attempt was 6.5. Jalen Buckley carried the rock 25 times for 138 yards, ending the contest with 5.5 yds per attempt for Western Michigan. The Broncos finished the contest with a total of 421 yds and they ran 85 plays (5.0 yards per play). Western Michigan rushed the football for 4.3 yards per carry, finishing with 252 yds on 59 carries. Western Michigan allowed 23 attempts on the ground for 28 yards (1.2 yards per rush). The Broncos passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 58.3%, relinquishing 289 yards on 21 out of 36 through the air.
When discussing their ability to score points, the Broncos are sitting 77th in D-1 by tallying 26.2 points per outing. The Western Michigan Broncos have an average of 381.3 yards per game, ranking them 73rd in Division 1. The Western Michigan offense has 580 penalty yds on 64 violations, which ranks them 22nd in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 6 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 187 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Broncos have racked up 1,896 yards through the air as well as an average of 210.7 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 87th in D-1. They hold an average of 170.7 run yards per game and have run for 1,536 yards for the season.
Western Michigan has yielded a total of 1,274 rushing yards (141.6 yards per outing) in addition to 18 touchdowns rushing so far this year. They have yielded 18 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 253.7 yards per game, which has them ranked 111th in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 7 fumbles recovered and 7 interceptions this year. The Broncos defense has taken the field for 586 plays, which is 48th in the country. The Broncos are giving up 32.8 points per game, which has them sitting 118th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 295 points.
Who will win tonight's Chippewas/Broncos college football game against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take the Chippewas +3
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