Michigan Wolverines vs Western Michigan Broncos prediction
Chance to win · 49% and 31% in regulation
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 63%Full game
- 1X2WonMichiganodds down 1.80Confidence 51%
- Over/UnderWonU6.5odds down 1.62Confidence 69%
- Best tip of the game: HandicapWonW. Michigan +1.51.57Confidence 64%
- Winner (incl. OT)WonMichiganodds down 1.50Confidence 60%
- Double chanceWonMichigan or draw1.28Confidence 68%
- Draw no betWonMichigan1.42Confidence 62%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYesodds down 1.06Confidence 87%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2LostMichiganodds down 2.30Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderLostO1.5odds down 1.75Confidence 54%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: form from only 4 games; no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.
Michigan 3–2
W. Michigan Score details
- Correct scoreWon3–2After 60 min3–24%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost2–01st period0–08%chance
- Highest scoring periodWon3rd periodMost goals3rd · 4 goals31%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 3-2
- By period 2-0, 0-0, 1-2
- Likeliest 3-2 (4%), 2-1 (3%)
Season so far
This seasonMichigan Wolverines
Western Michigan Broncos
Head-to-head
Michigan 2–2
W. Michigan - Oct 24, 2025: Western Michigan Broncos 5, Michigan Wolverines 2.
- Oct 23, 2025: Michigan Wolverines 4, Western Michigan Broncos 0.
- Nov 30, 2024: Michigan Wolverines 2, Western Michigan Broncos 1.
- Nov 29, 2024: Western Michigan Broncos 4, Michigan Wolverines 1.
Last five games
Michigan
5-0-0 - Win, 4–3 at Denver Pioneers, Oct 17. Odds: Denver 2.55, Michigan 1.98.
- Win, 4–1 at Denver Pioneers, Oct 16. Odds: Denver 2.12, Michigan 2.32.
- Win, 7–2 against Alaska Anchorage, Oct 10.
- Win, 10–1 against Alaska Anchorage, Oct 9. Odds: Michigan 1.07, Alaska Anch. 21.00.
- Win, 4–3 at Bowling Green Falcons, Oct 3.
W. Michigan
4-1-0 - Win, 4–0 at Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Oct 17. Odds: Notre Dame 4.45, W. Michigan 1.42.
- Win, 6–1 against Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Oct 16. Odds: W. Michigan 1.40, Notre Dame 4.60.
- Win, 5–1 at Ferris State Bulldogs, Oct 9. Odds: Ferris State 11.00, W. Michigan 1.17.
- Win, 6–0 against Ferris State Bulldogs, Oct 8.
- Loss, 2–6 against Denver Pioneers, Mar 29.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Key insights
- 6-game winning streak for Michigan Wolverines coming into this game.
- 4-game winning streak for Western Michigan Broncos coming into this game.
- Head-to-head level at 2-2 after the last 4 meetings.
- 4.8 goals per meeting across the last 4 head-to-head games; the total is 6.5.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (MIC) | 1.77 | 1.80 | Drifted |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.00 | 4.20 | Drifted |
| 1X2: 2 (WMB) | 3.25 | 3.35 | Drifted |
| Over/Under line | 6.5 | 6.5 | No change |
| Handicap MIC | −1.5 | −1.5 | No change |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
NCAA standings
NCAA · Big Ten
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Minnesota Golden Gophers |
30 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 122 | 2.033 | 0 |
| 2 | Michigan Wolverines |
30 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 123 | 2.050 | 0 |
| 3 |  Penn State Nittany Lions |
30 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 105 | 1.750 | 0 |
| 4 |  Ohio State Buckeyes |
29 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 1.603 | 0 |
| 5 |  Michigan State Spartans |
32 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 92 | 1.438 | 0 |
| 6 |  Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
30 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 1.133 | 0 |
| 7 |  Wisconsin Badgers |
30 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 1.233 | 0 |
NCAA · NCHC
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Denver Pioneers |
30 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 112 | 1.867 | 0 |
| 2 |  St. Cloud State Huskies |
28 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 1.714 | 0 |
| 3 | Western Michigan Broncos |
29 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 121 | 2.086 | 0 |
| 4 |  Omaha Mavericks |
28 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 86 | 1.536 | 0 |
| 5 |  North Dakota Fighting Hawks |
29 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 104 | 1.793 | 0 |
| 6 |  Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |
29 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 72 | 1.241 | 0 |
| 7 |  Colorado College Tigers |
28 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 1.214 | 0 |
| 8 |  Miami Redhawks |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
Pts points, on the league’s own system. The table follows the league’s own order. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · +/− difference.
Michigan Wolverines host Western Michigan Broncos in the NCAA on Friday, October 23, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.