Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Central Michigan

The Western Michigan Broncos square off against the Central Michigan Chippewas, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, February 21.

Bet on Central Michigan against the spread, with an attractive line of -3.5 that the favorites have the edge over Western Michigan. There are odds of -112 that are currently on offer for this selection.

Western Michigan Broncos lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Akron Zips 90-73.

Central Michigan Chippewas were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 66-54 reverse against Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Western Michigan beat Central Michigan in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 77-65 scoreline. In the past 10 games between the teams, Central Michigan have won six.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Michigan	9-17	1944	2073	-129	7-6	2-11	1L
Central Michigan	8-18	1903	1999	-96	7-4	1-14	1L

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Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Western Michigan vs Central Michigan betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Our pick is for Central Michigan to cover the attractive -3.5 line in this college showdown. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -112 is available.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Western Michigan vs Central Michigan stats:

• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 4 of their last 5 games.

CMU -3.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 68 - 76 Central Michigan

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Chippewas to achieve a 76-68 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

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Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

It’s no surprise to find the Moneyline either uncompetitive or not available with many sportsbooks. However, there is a spread where favorites Central Michigan and their opponents feature and bettors can work out where the value lies.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 150.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those who wager Under 150.5 can get -105.

Whether you’re betting in-game or pre-game, the best betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s awesome to have so much variety.

Moneyline

WMU

-

CMU

-

Point Spread

WMU +3.5

-108

CMU -3.5

-112

Total Points

Under 150.5

-105

Over 150.5

-115

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Michigan Stats

Central Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 82.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 83.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 70.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	27-0	2491	2011	480	16-0	11-0	26W
Akron	22-5	2415	2011	404	14-2	8-3	3W
Kent State	19-7	2202	2083	119	13-2	6-5	3W
Buffalo	15-11	2036	1943	93	7-7	8-4	1L
Bowling Green	16-12	2289	1994	295	11-6	5-6	2L
UMass	15-12	2183	2079	104	10-5	5-7	3L
Ohio	14-13	2086	2080	6	11-6	3-7	1W
Toledo	13-13	2102	2018	84	8-4	5-9	1L
Northern Illinois	9-16	1777	1906	-129	6-4	3-12	1W
Eastern Michigan	9-17	1830	1914	-84	6-5	3-12	1W
Western Michigan	9-17	1944	2073	-129	7-6	2-11	1L
Central Michigan	8-18	1903	1999	-96	7-4	1-14	1L
Ball State	8-19	1781	1898	-117	6-7	2-12	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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