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The Bowling Green Falcons (6-5) have a MAC matchup versus the Western Michigan Broncos (4-7).
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing Bowling Green as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Bowling Green has -139 odds to pick up the win, while Western Michigan is listed at +114 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 51.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Live?
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Stadium: Waldo Stadium
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Bowling Green
Bowling Green is compiling 324.6 yards per game on offense (108th in the FBS), and ranks 35th on the other side of the ball, yielding 336.8 yards allowed per game. Bowling Green is compiling 25.6 points per game on offense (78th in the FBS), and ranks 59th on the other side of the ball with 24.7 points allowed per game. While Bowling Green’s pass defense ranks 29th with 199.0 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking 23rd-worst (182.3 passing yards per game). Bowling Green is averaging 142.4 rushing yards per game on offense this year (89th in the FBS), and is surrendering 137.8 rushing yards per game (43rd) on defense. Bowling Green has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking 21st-worst with a 33.6% third-down conversion rate. On the defensive side of the ball, the Falcons rank 64th in the FBS (38.4% third-down percentage allowed). Bowling Green has forced 17 total turnovers (seventh in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 16 times (113th in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 57th-ranked in college football.
Western Michigan
In terms of total yards, Western Michigan ranks 75th in the FBS (374.9 total yards per game) and 93rd on the other side of the ball (397.5 total yards allowed per contest). Western Michigan ranks 80th in points per game (24.9), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 31.5 points ceded per contest. Western Michigan ranks 77th in the FBS with 219.2 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 87th with 235.2 passing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball. With 155.7 rushing yards per game on offense, Western Michigan ranks 69th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 88th, allowing 162.4 rushing yards per contest. Western Michigan’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, allowing a 46.3% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 99th with a 46.3% third-down rate. Western Michigan has a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 57th in the FBS.
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Betting Analysis
Bowling Green Betting Insights
Bowling Green is 7-4-0 against the spread this season. Bowling Green is 3-1 ATS when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites. This season, Bowling Green games have hit the over eight times. The Falcons have been listed as the moneyline favorite a total of four times this season, and they’ve won each of those games. The Falcons have played in four games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -139 or shorter and won every time.
Western Michigan Betting Insights
Western Michigan have registered a 7-4-0 record against the spread this year. Western Michigan is 3-4 ATS when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs. Western Michigan’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under seven times this season. The Broncos have been the underdog in seven games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. The Broncos have not won as an underdog of +114 or more on the moneyline this season in seven such games.
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Against The Spread & Betting Records
Bowling Green
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 45.6 | 44.0 | 46.9 |
| Implied Total AVG | 29.4 | 27.4 | 31.0 |
| ATS Record | 7-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 8-3-0 | 5-0-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-0 | 3-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
Western Michigan
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.4 | 52.6 | 52.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.0 | 29.8 | 34.9 |
| ATS Record | 7-4-0 | 3-1-0 | 4-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-4-0 | 3-1-0 | 4-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-0 | 3-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-7 | 0-1 | 0-6 |
Players to Watch
Bowling Green
- The Falcons’ offense has been led by Terion Stewart, who has run for 762 yards (84.7 yards per carry) and eight rushing touchdowns.
- As a runner, Taron Keith has compiled 324 rushing yards with three rushing touchdowns in 11 games.
- As a pass-catcher, Keith has tallied 42 catches on zero targets for 440 yards and three touchdowns.
- Harold Fannin Jr. has been an integral piece of the Falcons’ passing offense in 2023, accumulating 31 receptions for 474 yards and six touchdowns.
- Connor Bazelak has piled up 1,492 passing yards, nine touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 60.2% completion percentage in 10 games in 2023.
- With four sacks to go with three TFL and 75 tackles in 11 games, Darren Anders has been a big contributor to the Falcons’ defense in 2023.
- With two interceptions to go with 46 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended in 11 games, Davon Ferguson has been a significant contributor to the Falcons’ defensive unit in 2023.
- With 61 tackles and one TFL in 10 games, Joseph Sipp Jr. has been a key part of the Falcons’ defense in 2023.
- Jalen Huskey has been a significant contributor to the Falcons’ defensive unit in 2023, with four interceptions to go with 42 tackles and four passes defended in 10 games.
Western Michigan
- On the ground, Jalen Buckley has nine touchdowns and 912 yards (91.2 per game).
- In the passing game, Buckley has scored zero touchdowns, with 16 receptions for 146 yards.
- In seven games, Hayden Wolff has thrown for 1,382 yards (197.4 per game), with eight touchdowns and three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 65.8%.
- Also, Wolff has rushed for 18 yards and two TDs.
- In 11 games, Zahir Abdus-Salaam has rushed for 427 yards (38.8 per game) and five TDs.
- In the passing game, Kenneth Womack has scored one TD, hauling in 68 balls for 647 yards (58.8 per game).
- Aaron Wofford has been wreaking havoc on defense, collecting two interceptions to go with 60 tackles and two passes defended for the Broncos.
- Tate Hallock has been causing chaos on defense, compiling two interceptions to go with 56 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended for the Broncos.
- Keni-H Lovely has delivered two TFL, 42 tackles, and two interceptions in 10 games for the Broncos.
- The Broncos’ Marshawn Kneeland has registered 39 tackles, two TFL, and four sacks in seven games.
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Predictions and Pick
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bowling Green (-2.5)
- Pick OU: Over (51.5)
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Our pick to win this contest is Bowling Green, and we expect that Bowling Green will cover the spread (Bowling Green -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 51.5 points.