The Mid-American Conference will have an in-state rivalry matchup during Wednesday’s MACtion. Central Michigan (4-4, 2-2 MAC) and Western Michigan (5-3, 2-2 MAC) will face off in Week 10 at Waldo Stadium. Both sides are .500 in conference play, but the Broncos have edged out the visitors lately. The Chippewas have lost three consecutive contests to the Broncos.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Broncos are 10-point favorites in the latest Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is up to 67 after opening at 63. Before making any Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan or MACtion picks, make sure you check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,700 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also enters Week 10 of the 2021 season on a 28-15 run on all top-rated college football side picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has locked in on Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan and just revealed its MACtion picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Now, here are the college football odds and betting lines for Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan:
- Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan spread: Central Michigan -10
- Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan over-under: 67 points
- Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan money line: Chippewas +310, Broncos -400
- CMU: The Chippewas are 4-1-1 in their last six road games against the Broncos
- WMU: The Broncos are 6-1 straight up in their previous seven games against the Chippewas
Featured Game | Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas
Why Central Michigan can cover
Central Michigan hasn’t beaten Western Michigan since 2017 but has done a good job covering the spread. The Broncos have a strong defensive line this year and rank ninth in total sacks (27), but the Chippewas’ ground game could help them control the pace of the game. Lew Nichols III has been one of the FBS’s most consistent running backs.
Nichols has racked up 915 rushing yards and five rushing scores in 2021. He averages 5.5 yards per carry, and he’s also contributed through the air. Nichols has caught 31 passes for 211 yards and a pair of touchdowns. If he can continue to move the chains on the ground while being a safety outlet as a pass-catcher, Central Michigan could cover for the fifth time in its last seven meetings with Western Michigan.
Why Western Michigan can cover
Western Michigan has played well at Waldo Stadium this year. The Broncos have won three of their four home games by double-digits, and their average margin of victory at home is 27. Western Michigan has won three of its last five meetings against Central Michigan by double-digits, so the visitors.
The Broncos are a top-10 team in team sacks (27) and sack yards (201). The Chippewas also have a suspect secondary that’s conceding 265.9 passing yards per game. Porous coverage could lead to a big day for Western Michigan’s Skyy Moore. Moore has caught 57 passes for 762 yards and four scores. The sophomore has eclipsed the century mark five times in seven games.
How to make Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan MACtion picks
The model is projecting the teams to combine for 66 points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can only get the model’s MACtion picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Tuesday night’s MACtion pitting Central Michigan and Western Michigan? And which side of the spread is hitting well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine right now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the advanced model on a 28-15 run on its top-rated college football side picks, and find out.
