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Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan prediction: Why Western Michigan is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Central Michigan vs Western Michigan predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Western Michigan will face Central Michigan in men's college basketball action at University Arena on Saturday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Western Michigan as the most likely winner of the Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Central Michigan and Western Michigan 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Western Michigan a 66% chance of beating Central Michigan. Our predicted final score has Western Michigan winning 75-71.
According to our model, Central Michigan (+5.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 148.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Central Michigan | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +194 | -218 |
| Total | o148.5 (-110) | u148.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Central Michigan +5.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Central Michigan | +194 |
| Total | Under 148.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Central Michigan +5.5 at the spread.
Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Western Michigan and Central Michigan at University Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: University Arena
Conclusion
We predict Western Michigan, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat Central Michigan on Saturday.
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