College hoops betting interest focuses on the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos battle Tuesday at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse as the Broncos look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Western Michigan sat as -5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Michigan Broncos currently sport a 15-12 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 11-14 ATS. The Central Michigan Chippewas are 16-11 and 13-8-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Western Michigan Broncos produce a 11-14 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Central Michigan Chippewas have gone 12-9-1 against the totals betting line.
The Broncos - Chippewas odds would favor the Chippewas if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Western Michigan is rated No. 112 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Central Michigan is at No. 82.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Western Michigan's No. 115 nationally ranked offense (75 points per game) against a Central Michigan Chippewas defense that sits as the No. 123 at 71.63 PPG. The Western Michigan Broncos have been averaging 43.88% from the field, more than the Chippewas have managed so far this season (43.12% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Chippewas endured a 72-67 loss at the hands of the Eagles on Saturday, despite a 14-point effort from Kevin McKay at McGuirk Arena.
The Broncos endured a 75-67 loss at the hands of the Huskies on Saturday, despite a 20-point effort from Thomas Wilder at NIU Convocation Center.
- Central Michigan is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games
- Central Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Central Michigan's last 7 games on the road
- Western Michigan is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 6 games
- Western Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Western Michigan is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Central Michigan at Toledo, Friday, February 23rd
Western Michigan at Ball State, Friday, February 23rd
