A MACtion matchup takes center stage in Week 11 as the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-4) travel to play the Western Michigan Broncos (3-6) on Tuesday. Western Michigan has defeated Central Michigan in four of the last five matchups. These two teams can consistently get the run game going. The Broncos currently rank second in the MAC in rushing yards per game (170.7), while Central Michigan is fourth in the conference (159.4).
Kickoff from Waldo Stadium in Michigan is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Broncos are 3-point favorites in Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan, while the over/under for total points is 58. Before making any Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan and just revealed its picks and MACtion predictions. You can visit SportsLine to see the model's CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan:
- Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan spread: Broncos -3
- Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan over/under: 58 points
- Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan money line: Broncos -157, Chippewas +132
- CMU: 3-6 ATS this season
- WMU: 6-3 ATS this season
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Why Western Michigan can cover
The Broncos have a bunch of active and aware defenders who get upfield in a flash. Western Michigan is fourth in the conference in rushing yards allowed (141.6). Junior defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland is a strong run defender and utilizes his power to beat blockers. Kneeland leads the team in tackles for loss (6.5) and sacks (4.5) with 46 total tackles.
In the win over Eastern Michigan, Kneeland finished with a season-high 11 total stops and three sacks. Senior safety Tate Hallock is a sure tackler in open space with good ball skills in coverage. Hallock is leading the team in total tackles (57) while logging four pass breakups and two interceptions. On Oct. 7 versus Mississippi State, the Michigan native finished with eight total stops. See which team to pick here.
Why Central Michigan can cover
The Chippewas have been able to establish an impactful ground attack. They roll into this conference bout fourth in the MAC in rushing yards per game (159.4) with 18 rushing touchdowns. Junior Marion Lukes is an all-purpose tailback who impacts the contest in both phases of the game. Lukes is first on the team in rushing yards (462) with 228 receiving yards and three total touchdowns.
The Indiana native is coming off his best performance of the season. On Oct. 31 versus Northern Illinois, Lukes racked up a season-high 202 rushing yards and one score. Sophomore quarterback Jase Bauer brings the athleticism and elusiveness to make plays in open space. Bauer has picked up 329 rushing yards with a team-high nine touchdowns. See which team to pick here.
How to make Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 54 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations. You can see the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan, and which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Illinois spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has notched a profit of well over $2,000 on its top-rated college football spread picks, and find out.
