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On Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET, the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-6) will host the Western Michigan Broncos (3-7).
The Chippewas are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -10) versus the Broncos. The over/under for this matchup is 49.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewas | -10 | -110 | -112 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 | -401 | +305 |
Central Michigan Betting Insights
- Western Michigan has a 4-6-0 record against the spread this year.
- Western Michigan is 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 10 points or greater this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Western Michigan’s 10 games with a set total.
Central Michigan Stats & Insights
- Central Michigan is averaging 391.5 yards per game on offense, which ranks 66th in the FBS. Defensively, the Chippewas rank 59th, giving up 371.0 yards per game.
- Central Michigan is averaging 26.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them 78th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 87th, allowing 28.8 points per game.
- Central Michigan is averaging 232.5 passing yards per game offensively this year (66th in the FBS), and is giving up 232.7 passing yards per game (76th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Central Michigan ranks 61st in run offense (159.0 rushing yards per game) and 51st in run defense (138.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Central Michigan ranks 99th in third-down conversion rate this season (35.4%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with a 32.5% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With nine forced turnovers (116th in the FBS) against 23 turnovers committed (129th in the FBS), Central Michigan (-14) owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Central Michigan’s Best Players
- Daniel Richardson has thrown for 1,978 yards (197.8 ypg) to lead Central Michigan, completing 56.1% of his passes and recording 15 touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season.
- Lew Nichols has racked up 546 yards on 161 carries while finding paydirt six times.
- Bert Emanuel Jr. has carried the ball 30 times for 323 yards (32.3 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Carlos Carriere’s leads his squad with 509 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 44 receptions (out of 78 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Joel Wilson has hauled in 44 passes while averaging 44.5 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
- Jalen McGaughy has hauled in 17 receptions for 272 yards, an average of 27.2 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Thomas Incoom has 9.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 10.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
- Kyle Moretti, Central Michigan’s top tackler, has 39 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
- Trey Jones leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 39 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
Western Michigan Betting Insights
- Western Michigan is 4-6-0 against the spread this season.
- Western Michigan has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 10 points or more this year (0-2).
- Out of Western Michigan’s 10 games with a set total, three have hit the over (30%).
Western Michigan Stats & Insights
- Western Michigan ranks 11th-worst in total yards per game (307.8), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 49th in the FBS with 364.1 total yards ceded per contest.
- Western Michigan’s offense has been bottom-25 this season, generating 19.6 points per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 71st with 26.5 points surrendered per contest.
- Western Michigan’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting 183.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 60th with 220.6 passing yards ceded per contest.
- Western Michigan is accumulating 124.6 rushing yards per game on offense this season (101st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 143.5 rushing yards per contest (59th-ranked) on defense.
- Western Michigan’s third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with a 32.3% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, it is posting a 34.7% third-down rate, which ranks 101st.
- At 0, Western Michigan owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 19 forced turnovers (15th in the FBS) and 19 turnovers committed (114th in the FBS).
Western Michigan’s Best Players
- Jack Salopek leads Western Michigan with 1,231 yards on 97-of-191 passing with seven touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions this season.
- Sean Tyler is his team’s leading rusher with 165 carries for 719 yards, or 71.9 per game. He’s found the end zone five times on the ground, as well.
- La’Darius Jefferson has compiled 235 yards on 56 carries with five touchdowns.
- Corey Crooms paces his squad with 725 receiving yards on 50 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Jehlani Galloway has racked up 344 receiving yards (34.4 yards per game) on 28 receptions.
- Anthony Sambucci’s 18 grabs (on 32 targets) have netted him 265 yards (26.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Corvin Moment has collected 6.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 7.0 TFL and 49 tackles.
- Zaire Barnes, Western Michigan’s leading tackler, has 57 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Delano Ware has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 36 tackles and two passes defended.
