Western Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds (Week 7)

Sun, Oct 18, 12:00 AM ET

Why we pick this side

This season, Western Michigan is 2-2 with 96 points for and 80 against; Central Michigan is 2-2 with 47 points for and 110 against.

Western Michigan is 3-2 in its last 5, averaging 27.4 scored and 17.2 allowed; most recently losing to Boise State 7-32 on September 26, 2026. Central Michigan is 2-3 in its last 5, averaging 10.8 scored and 28.8 allowed; most recently losing to Miami 3-52 on September 26, 2026.

These teams have met once in our results history, on November 1, 2025: Central Michigan 21, Western Michigan 24.

Injury report: Western Michigan list none; Central Michigan lists 6 (Vaughn Blue, Injured; Rusty VanWetzinga IV, Injured; Tommy McIntosh, Injured; more below).

Injuries

Western Michigan

None listed.

Central Michigan

  • Vaughn Blue: Injured, Thigh
  • Rusty VanWetzinga IV: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Tommy McIntosh: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Victor Earl: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Ty Williams: Injured, Thigh
  • Zac Chapeau: Injured, Undisclosed

Recent form

Western Michigan

  • September 26, 2026: L 7-32 vs Boise State
  • September 19, 2026: W 28-21 at Rice
  • September 12, 2026: W 49-14 vs Monmouth
  • September 5, 2026: L 12-13 at Michigan
  • December 19, 2025: W 41-6 vs Kennesaw State

Central Michigan

  • September 26, 2026: L 3-52 at Miami
  • September 19, 2026: W 24-10 vs Wyoming
  • September 12, 2026: W 13-10 vs Colgate
  • September 5, 2026: L 7-38 at New Mexico
  • December 26, 2025: L 7-34 at Northwestern

Head to head

  • November 1, 2025: Central Michigan 21, Western Michigan 24

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