Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 11/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 40.5

Waldo Stadium is the location where the Western Michigan Broncos (4-4) will take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-3) on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Central Michigan opens as 4.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 40.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game with a record of 5-3 this year. In their last matchup, the Chippewas faced the UMass Minutemen and walked away with a win by a score of 38-13. The Central Michigan Chippewas ran the ball 53 times and recorded 279 yards, which had them averaging 5.3 yards per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 66 plays which totaled 502 yds. Central Michigan gave up 21 pass completions on 51 attempts for a total of 176 yards, and a completion rate of 41.2%. Against the rush, the Chippewas gave up 116 yards on 26 tries, which calculates to 4.5 yds per rush allowed.

When it comes to scoring, the Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 24.5 points per game. Offensively they hold an average of 201.6 yards via the ground game which ranks them 25th in the country. The Chippewas currently have 2,810 total yards for the season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Central Michigan has amassed 9 touchdowns through the air and 13 rushing touchdowns. Central Michigan has tallied 144 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 53 infractions for 421 yards. They have surrendered the ball 6 different times.

Regarding passing yards, the Chippewas are conceding 1,683 yds which puts them in 66th in D-1. They have yielded 210.4 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 58.9%. For the season, they are surrendering 361.6 yards per outing which ranks them 63rd in the country. They have yielded 11 touchdowns by air and 12 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 4.5 yards per rush and 151.3 yards on the ground per contest on the year. In total, they have conceded 1,210 yards via the ground game in 8 games. The Chippewas sit in 66th in college football regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 24.0 points per game.

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The Broncos step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Broncos took a defeat with a final score of 26-17 against the Miami RedHawks. Western Michigan conceded 32 rush attempts for 148 yards (4.6 yds per rush). The Broncos secondary conceded a completion percentage of 60.0%, relinquishing 260 yards on 18 for 30 passing. The Broncos finished the contest with 316 yards while running 68 plays (4.6 yards per play). Western Michigan rushed for 3.7 yards per carry, finishing with 144 yards on 39 carries.

The Western Michigan Broncos average 318.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 120th in the nation. The Western Michigan offense has totaled 285 penalty yds on 34 infractions, which ranks them 122nd in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 155.5 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 1,244 yards for the year. They have thrown 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to tally 147 1st downs. When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Broncos sit 107th in the country maintaining an average of 22.1 PPG. For the season to this point, the Broncos have thrown for a total of 1,300 passing yards as well as an average of 162.5 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 122nd in the country.

The Broncos are relinquishing 18.8 points per game, which has them ranked 24th in college football. Western Michigan has yielded a total of 936 yards rushing (117.0 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have allowed the opposition 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 181.4 yards/game, ranking them 22nd in Division 1. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 493 plays, ranking them 53rd in the nation. Their defense has earned 6 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions on the season. In total, they have relinquished 150 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Chippewas/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Chippewas +4.5

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