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On Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, the Western Michigan Broncos (2-4) will host the Miami (OH) RedHawks (5-1).
The RedHawks are significant favorites (-8.5) in their matchup against the Broncos, with the over/under being 45 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the RedHawks are -329 and the Broncos are +258.)
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Game Info for Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Stadium: Waldo Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | -8.5 | -110 | -110 | 45 | -109 | -111 | -329 | +258 |
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- So far this season, Miami (OH) has compiled a 4-1-0 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, Miami (OH) is 1-0 against the spread.
- Two of Miami (OH)’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Miami (OH) Stats & Insights
- Miami (OH) is compiling 385.5 yards per game on offense (79th in the FBS), and rank 37th on defense, yielding 338.2 yards allowed per game.
- Miami (OH) is totaling 31.2 points per game on offense this season (55th in the FBS), and is surrendering 18.8 points per game (28th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Miami (OH) is putting up 211.5 passing yards per game offensively this year (91st in the FBS), and is giving up 211.3 passing yards per game (44th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Miami (OH) is averaging 174 rushing yards per game on offense this year (48th in the FBS), and is giving up 126.8 rushing yards per game (50th) on the other side of the ball.
- Miami (OH) is putting up a 40.9% third-down percentage on offense (65th in the FBS), and ranks 43rd on the other side of the ball with a 35.5% third-down percentage allowed.
- With six forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (35th in the FBS), Miami (OH) (0) has the 64th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert has racked up 1,232 yards (205.3 ypg) on 77-of-124 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 113 rushing yards (18.8 ypg) on 36 carries.
- Rashad Amos has 317 rushing yards on 74 carries with three touchdowns.
- Kenny Tracy has carried the ball 27 times for 159 yards (26.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Gage Larvadain has hauled in 19 catches for 455 yards (75.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Joe Wilkins has put up a 296-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 19 passes on 30 targets.
- Cade McDonald’s 12 grabs have turned into 168 yards and two touchdowns.
- Caiden Woullard has four sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 14 tackles.
- Miami (OH)’s tackle leader, Matthew Salopek, has 41 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
- Michael Dowell has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 16 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Western Michigan Betting Insights
- So far this season, Western Michigan has put together a 4-2-0 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 8.5-point underdogs this season, Western Michigan is 2-2 against the spread.
- Four of Western Michigan’s six games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Western Michigan Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Western Michigan ranks 76th in the FBS (388.8 total yards per game) and 107th on defense (410.8 total yards allowed per contest).
- Western Michigan’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, conceding 36.7 points per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 91st with 25.5 points per contest.
- From an offensive angle, Western Michigan is putting up 216.8 passing yards per contest (85th-ranked). It ranks 97th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (249.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- With 172 rushing yards per game on offense, Western Michigan ranks 53rd in the FBS. On defense it ranks 95th, giving up 161.5 rushing yards per game.
- With a 38% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Western Michigan ranks 84th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 93rd, allowing a 41.3% third-down rate.
- Western Michigan has registered eight forced turnovers (58th in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (64th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 64th in the FBS.
Western Michigan’s Best Players
- Treyson Bourguet has compiled 676 yards (112.7 per game) while completing 54.8% of his passes and recording four touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Jalen Buckley has run the ball 94 times for 551 yards, with five touchdowns.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has run for 262 yards across 71 attempts, scoring four touchdowns.
- Kenneth Womack has hauled in 315 receiving yards on 30 receptions to pace his team so far this season.
- Anthony Sambucci has racked up 209 receiving yards (34.8 yards per game) and four touchdowns on 12 receptions.
- Austin Hence’s 19 grabs (on 29 targets) have netted him 192 yards (32 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Donald Willis has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up four TFL and 26 tackles.
- So far Tate Hallock leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 42 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this season.
