Bettors will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the Western Michigan Broncos try to run the High Point Panthers off the court at University Arena in college hoops action.

This season, the Broncos are 4-1 overall and 3-1 ATS ATS, while the Panthers are 3-2 and 0-0 ATS against the number. As for the totals, Western Michigan boasts a 0-0 on the OU, and High Point is 0-0.



View High Point vs Western Michigan Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Broncos - Panthers odds would favor the Broncos if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Western Michigan is rated No. 115 in the current Odds Shark poll, while High Point is at No. 255. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 82-73 win for the Broncos.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Panthers is ranked No. 112 in NCAA hoops at 37.4 per game. Contrast that with Western Michigan’s No. 112 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Western Michigan is the No. 157-ranked team in the country at 6.4 per game, while High Point rates No. 300 at 4.4 per game.

Defensively, High Point features the nation's No. 174-rated defense on the road, allowing 70 points per game. Western Michigan, meanwhile, comes in at No. 126 nationally in scoring at home.

High Point lost its last outing, a 76-62 result against Indiana State on November 25. The Panthers endured a 76-62 loss at the hands of the Sycamores on Sunday, despite a 12-point effort from Adam Weary at Hulman Center.

In their last action, Western Michigan was a 58-53 Sportsbook on the road against South Florida. They covered the 10-point spread as underdogs. The Broncos grabbed a 58-53 win over the Bulls on Sunday, behind a 15-point effort from Brandon Pokley at Sun Dome.


Western Michigan Broncos Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Oakland are 2-3
After a win are 4-6

A few Panthers at Broncos trends to consider:
Western Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Western Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
High Point home to Johnson & Wales Charlotte, Sunday, December 2
Western Michigan home to Oakland, Saturday, December 1