The No. 14 Wolverines of Michigan (-29) are set to welcome the Western Michigan Broncos to Michigan Stadium. This afternoon game is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to the action on FS1.
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
Michigan has been tabbed as the heavy favorite and is currently giving up 29 points to Western Michigan. Oddsmakers haven’t decided what the game’s over/under (O/U) will be yet. Multiple good live betting scenarios could be unveiled during the showdown.
This game’s opening line was -25
The Broncos are down 1.0 unit so far and 0-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has recorded an O/U mark of 1-0. The Wolverines are down 1.6 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and own an O/U record of 0-1.
The Broncos have gone 0-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Wolverines are also 0-1 SU.
The Broncos are reeling from a 55-42 loss to Syracuse last week. The passing attack the big culprit Jon Wassink completed only 19 passes on 36 attempts for 379 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. LeVante Bellamy (120 yards on 11 rush attempts, two TDs) led the ground attack. D’Wayne Eskridge (eight receptions, 240 yards, two TDs) and Jayden Reed (seven catches, 121 yards, one TD) shared the receiving duties in the defeat.
Michigan just fell 24-17 to Notre Dame. As a group, the Wolverines collectively completed 24-of-36 passes for 249 yards and one interception. Shea Patterson went 20-for-30 for 227 yards and one interception while Dylan McCaffrey was four-of-six for 22 yards. Karan Higdon (72 yards on 21 rush attempts, one TD) mounted the running attack while Donovan Peoples-Jones (six receptions, 38 yards) and Grant Perry (five catches, 48 yards) led the pass-catching attack in the loss..
NCAA Prediction: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines
SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan
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Each team defense has recorded two sacks this season.
The Michigan offense has lost one fumble this season while Western Michigan has yet to lose any
The Broncos recorded 19 passing touchdowns last season.
The Wolverines only put up nine passing touchdowns last season.
Both of these teams recorded 26 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Broncos logged 4.8 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.2 to opponents.
The Wolverines recorded 4.4 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 3.5 to opponents.
The Broncos O-line allowed 22 sacks last season. Their defense created 20 sacks.
Wolverines quarterbacks were sacked 36 times last season. Their defense recorded 42 sacks.
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