North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Western Michigan Broncos prediction
Chance to win · 31% and 48% in regulation
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 66%Full game
- 1X2LostW. Michiganodds up 2.08Confidence 51%
- Best tip of the game: Over/UnderLostO4.5odds down 1.37Confidence 71%
- HandicapWonNorth Dakota +1.5odds down 1.42Confidence 65%
- Winner (incl. OT)WonW. Michigan1.71Confidence 61%
- Double chanceWonW. Michigan or drawodds down 1.45Confidence 70%
- Draw no betPushW. Michiganodds up 1.65Confidence 63%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYesodds down 1.08Confidence 86%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2LostW. Michigan2.60Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonU2.5Confidence 76%
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: no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.
North Dakota 2–3
W. Michigan Score details
- Correct scoreLost2–3After 60 min2–24%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost0–11st period1–117%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost3rd periodMost goals1st · 2 goals30%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 2-3
- By period 0-1, 1-0, 1-2
- Likeliest 2-3 (4%), 3-4 (2%), 4-5 (1%)
Season so far
This seasonNorth Dakota Fighting Hawks
Western Michigan Broncos
Head-to-head
North Dakota 3–2
W. Michigan - Nov 7, 2026: North Dakota Fighting Hawks 4, Western Michigan Broncos 1.
- Feb 28, 2026: Western Michigan Broncos 4, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 3, after overtime.
- Feb 27, 2026: Western Michigan Broncos 3, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 5.
- Mar 21, 2025: Western Michigan Broncos 4, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 2.
- Mar 1, 2025: Western Michigan Broncos 3, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 4, after overtime.
Last five games
North Dakota
2-3-0 - Loss, 3–5 against Michigan State Spartans, Oct 31. Odds: North Dakota 3.00, Michigan State 1.86.
- Loss, 3–5 at Minnesota Golden Gophers, Oct 23. Odds: Minnesota 3.75, North Dakota 1.70.
- Loss, 3–5 at Minnesota Golden Gophers, Oct 22. Odds: Minnesota 3.90, North Dakota 1.62.
- Win, 5–0 against Bentley Falcons, Oct 17. Odds: North Dakota 1.18, Bentley 10.00.
- Win, 5–0 against Bentley Falcons, Oct 16. Odds: North Dakota 1.38, Bentley 5.00.
W. Michigan
4-1-0 - Win, 7–4 against Long Island Sharks, Oct 30. Odds: W. Michigan 1.14, Long Island 11.00.
- Win, 10–2 against Long Island Sharks, Oct 29. Odds: W. Michigan 1.22, Long Island 9.00.
- Loss, 2–3 at Michigan Wolverines, Oct 23. Odds: Michigan 1.80, W. Michigan 3.35.
- 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.
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
- 3-game losing streak for North Dakota Fighting Hawks coming into this game.
- 3-2 in the last 5 meetings for North Dakota Fighting Hawks.
- 4-1-0 in the last five for Western Michigan Broncos.
- 6.6 goals per meeting across the last 5 head-to-head games; the total is 5.5.
- 5th vs 3rd in the NCAA standings.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (NDF) | 2.55 | 2.60 | Drifted |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.00 | 4.25 | Drifted |
| 1X2: 2 (WMB) | 2.18 | 2.00 | Shortened |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 5.5 | No change |
| Handicap NDF | +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 · 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.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks host Western Michigan Broncos in the NCAA on Friday, November 6, 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.