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Central Michigan and Western Michigan will meet for the 47th team on Wednesday night. The Broncos will host the Chippewas in a Mid-American Conference matchup and have dominated the in-state rivalry in recent years. In fact, Western Michigan has beaten Central Michigan in three consecutive meetings and commands a 27-18-1 record in the all-time series. Will the Chippewas secure their first win against the Broncos since 2017 on Wednesday, or will Western Michigan continue its dominance?

Kickoff from Waldo Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Broncos are nine-point favorites in the latest Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 64.5. Before making any Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan picks, make sure you check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,700 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also enters Week 10 of the 2021 season on a 28-15 run on all top-rated college football side picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has locked in on Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan and revealed its MACtion picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan:  

  • Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan spread: Western Michigan -9
  • Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan over-under: 64.5 points
  • Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan money line: Chippewas +280, Broncos -350
  • CMU: The Chippewas are 4-1-1 in their last six road games against the Broncos
  • WMU: The Broncos are 6-1 straight up in their previous seven games against the Chippewas

Why Central Michigan can cover

The Chippewas haven't beaten their in-state rivals since 2017 but have enough to be competitive. Few teams have running backs who can match Lew Nichols, and his production on the ground could be critical to the underdogs covering the spread.

Nichols has tallied 915 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns this season. He averages 5.5 yards per carry and has been a factor through the passing game as well. He's caught 31 passes for 211 yards and two scores. Nichols' versatile skill set could help the Chippewas control the pace of play on Wednesday. If the visitors avoid a shootout by moving the chains consistently with Nichols, they can keep this once close.

Why Western Michigan can cover

Western Michigan has played well at Waldo Stadium this year. The Broncos have won three of their four home games by double-digits, and their average margin of victory at home is 27. Western Michigan has won three of its last five meetings against Central Michigan by double-digits, so the visitors.

The Broncos are a top-10 team in team sacks (27) and sack yards (201). The Chippewas also have a suspect secondary that's conceding 265.9 passing yards per game. Porous coverage could lead to a big day for Western Michigan's Skyy Moore. Moore has caught 57 passes for 762 yards and four scores. The sophomore has eclipsed the century mark five times in seven games. 

How to make Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan MACtion picks

The model is leaning over the total, projecting 67 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can only get the model's MACtion picks at SportsLine. 

So who wins Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan? And which side of the spread is hitting well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine right now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the advanced model on a 28-15 run on its top-rated college football side picks, and find out.