The Ohio Bobcats (5-2) will face off against their MAC-rival, the Western Michigan Broncos (2-5) in a matchup on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Peden Stadium. The Broncos will need their best effort to pull off an upset, they are currently 16.5-point underdogs. The over/under in this outing is 52 points.
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Ohio vs. Western Michigan Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -16.5 | -108 | -112 | 52 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio (-16.5) | Under (52) | Ohio 37 Western Michigan 12 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Ohio | Western Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.9 (96) | 24.9 (80) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 13.4 (8) | 36.3 (127) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 12 (117) | 8 (61) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 11 (20) | 8 (60) |
Ohio vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights
Ohio Stats and Trends
- Ohio has put together a 3-3-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Bobcats have been favored by 16.5 points or more this season twice, and failed to cover both times.
- Ohio games have gone over the point total just once this season.
- Cats matchups have gone over 52 points only once this season (in seven outings).
- Ohio has had an average of 49.6 points in their games this season, 2.4 fewer than this matchup’s total.
Western Michigan Stats and Trends
- Western Michigan has won four games against the spread this season, failing to cover three times.
- The Broncos have covered the spread twice this season (2-2 ATS) when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs.
- In Western Michigan’s seven contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total five times.
- The Broncos have played six games this season that have gone over 52 combined points scored.
- WMU’s games this season have had an average of 51.3 points, 0.7 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Ohio Players to Watch
- Kurtis Rourke leads the team with 1,068 passing yards (178.0 yards per game) and has a 63.2% completion percentage this year (98-of-155) while throwing eight touchdowns with five interceptions. He also has 151 rushing yards on 32 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 25.2 yards per game.
- Sieh Bangura has 93 carries for a team-high 362 rushing yards (51.7 per game) and two touchdowns.
- So far this year O’Shaan Allison has run for 282 yards on 89 carries (40.3 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Sam Wiglusz has 29 catches and paces his team with 285 receiving yards (47.5 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Miles Cross has contributed with 275 yards (on 20 catches) and four touchdowns.
- Tyler Walton has caught 20 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown, averaging 32.2 yards per game this year.
Western Michigan Players to Watch
- Treyson Bourguet leads his team with 713 passing yards (142.6 per game) and has a 55.3% completion percentage (57-of-103), throwing four touchdown passes and one interception. He also has 65 rushing yards on 36 carries, averaging 13.0 yards per game.
- Jalen Buckley has churned out a team-high 612 rushing yards (102.0 yards per game) and scored five touchdowns.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has rushed for 305 yards on 78 carries (43.6 yards per game), with five touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Kenneth Womack has racked up 35 receptions for 348 yards, best on his team. He averages 49.7 receiving yards per game.
- Anthony Sambucci has also contributed with 12 receptions for 209 yards and four touchdowns.
- Austin Hence has 194 receiving yards on 20 receptions, with two touchdowns, averaging 27.7 yards per game.
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