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MAC foes will battle when the Bowling Green Falcons (4-4) meet the Western Michigan Broncos (3-5).
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with sportsbooks listing Bowling Green as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Bowling Green has -218 odds to pick up the win, while Western Michigan is listed at +176 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 48 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Live?
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
- Stadium: Doyt L. Perry Stadium
Betting Preview
Bowling Green
Bowling Green ranks 23rd-worst in total offense (339.5 yards per game) and 21st-worst in total defense (431.1 yards per game allowed) this season. With 34.6 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS, Bowling Green has been forced to lean on their 85th-ranked offense (26.4 points per contest) to keep them competitive. Bowling Green sports the 81st-ranked passing offense this year (226.3 passing yards per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 20th-worst with 270.3 passing yards allowed per game. Bowling Green has been a bottom-25 run offense this season, ranking 25th-worst with 113.3 rushing yards per game. On defense, the Falcons are ranked 87th in the FBS (160.9 rushing yards allowed per game). It’s been a rough stretch for Bowling Green in terms of third-down rate (24th-worst in third-down percentage at 33.9%) and fourth-worst in third-down percentage allowed (47.9%) in 2022. With 16 forced turnovers (14th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (42nd in the FBS), Bowling Green’s +6 turnover margin is the 20th-best in college football.
Western Michigan
Western Michigan ranks 12th-worst in total yards per game (305.5), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 65th in the FBS with 374.6 total yards surrendered per contest. Western Michigan’s offense has been bottom-25 this season, registering 20.8 points per game, which ranks 21st-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 82nd with 28.5 points surrendered per contest. Western Michigan’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, generating 182.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 79th with 239.0 passing yards surrendered per contest. From an offensive perspective, Western Michigan is compiling 123.5 rushing yards per game (103rd-ranked). It ranks 56th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (135.6 rushing yards surrendered per game). Western Michigan ranks 94th in the FBS with a 36.4% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 23rd-best by giving up a 32.0% third-down rate. After forcing 13 turnovers (42nd in the FBS) and turning the ball over 16 times (111th in the FBS) this season, Western Michigan sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -3.
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Betting Analysis
Bowling Green Betting Insights
Bowling Green has covered the spread in a game three times this season (3-4-1). Bowling Green is winless against the spread when it has played as 5-point or greater favorites (0-2). Bowling Green games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this season. The Falcons have been listed as the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and they split the two games. The Falcons have played as a moneyline favorite of -218 or shorter in just two games this season, and they split 1-1.
Broncos Betting Insights
Western Michigan have registered a 3-5-0 record against the spread this year. Western Michigan has an ATS record of 1-3 when playing as at least 5-point underdogs. This year, Western Michigan games have hit the over three times. The Broncos have won one of the four games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Broncos have a record of 1-0 when they’re set as an underdog of +176 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Against The Spread & Betting Records
Bowling Green
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.0 | 51.6 | 52.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.6 | 30.0 | 35.3 |
| ATS Record | 3-4-1 | 2-2-0 | 1-2-1 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-0-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-3 | 2-1 | 1-2 |
Broncos
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 51.8 | 54.0 | 49.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.8 | 31.3 | 30.3 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-2 | 1-2 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
Bowling Green
- With 7.5 sacks to go with 8.0 TFL and 18 tackles in eight games, Karl Brooks has been a big contributor to the Falcons’ defense in 2022.
- The Falcons’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Demetrius Hardamon, who has suited up for eight games and amassed 5.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
- JB Brown has helped carry the Falcons’ defense with 16 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in eight games.
- With 3.5 sacks to go along with 3.0 TFL, 12 tackles, and one interception, Walter Haire has helped carry the Falcons’ defense over eight games.
Broncos
- In eight games for the Broncos, Corvin Moment has amassed 6.5 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 40 tackles.
- On defense, Zaire Barnes has helped lead the way with 50 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in eight games.
- The Broncos’ Andre Carter has posted 39 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three sacks in eight games.
- With 31 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in eight games, Ryan Selig has been making a big difference on defense for the Broncos.
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Predictions and Pick
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan betting card
- Pick ATS:
Falcons (-5)
Pick OU:
Over (48)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Bowling Green, and we expect that Bowling Green will cover the spread (Bowling Green -5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 48 points.