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Waldo Stadium is the venue where the Miami (OH) RedHawks (5-1) will take on the Western Michigan Broncos (2-4) on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
The Broncos are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +8.5) against the RedHawks (with an over/under of 49 points).
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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 | 49 | -111 | -109 | -339 | +267 |
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- Miami (OH) has posted a 4-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, Miami (OH) is 1-0 against the spread.
- Miami (OH) has gone over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
Miami (OH) Stats & Insights
- Miami (OH) is compiling 385.5 yards per game on offense, which ranks 79th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the RedHawks rank 38th, surrendering 338.2 yards per game.
- Miami (OH) is totaling 31.2 points per game on offense, which ranks them 55th in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 30th, surrendering 18.8 points per contest.
- Miami (OH) is averaging 211.5 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 90th in the FBS. The defense ranks 48th, allowing 211.3 passing yards per game.
- Miami (OH) ranks 49th in run offense (174 rushing yards per game) and 51st in run defense (126.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Miami (OH) is posting a 40.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 65th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 44th, giving up a 35.5% third-down percentage.
- With six forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (38th in the FBS), Miami (OH) (0) owns the 67th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert has 1,232 yards passing for Miami (OH), completing 62.1% of his passes and throwing 12 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 113 rushing yards (18.8 ypg) on 36 carries.
- Rashad Amos has carried the ball 74 times for a team-high 317 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times as a runner.
- Kenny Tracy has carried the ball 27 times for 159 yards (26.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Gage Larvadain has hauled in 19 receptions 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 reeled in 19 passes while averaging 49.3 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Cade McDonald has been the target of 16 passes and compiled 12 grabs for 168 yards, an average of 28 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Caiden Woullard has four sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 14 tackles.
- Matthew Salopek, Miami (OH)’s leading tackler, has 41 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
- Michael Dowell has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 16 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Western Michigan Betting Insights
- Western Michigan is 4-2-0 against the spread this year.
- Western Michigan is a 2-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year.
- Four of Western Michigan’s six games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Western Michigan Pick Insights
- Western Michigan’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, allowing 410.8 total yards per game, which ranks 25th-worst. Offensively, it ranks 76th with 388.8 total yards per contest.
- Western Michigan’s defense has been bottom-25 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.
- Western Michigan ranks 84th in the FBS with 216.8 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 101st with 249.3 passing yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive perspective, Western Michigan is accumulating 172 rushing yards per game (53rd-ranked). It ranks 93rd in the FBS defensively (161.5 rushing yards given up per game).
- Western Michigan ranks 84th in the FBS with a 38% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 93rd with a 41.3% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- At 0, Western Michigan sports the 67th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with eight forced turnovers (58th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (65th 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 tossing four touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Jalen Buckley has carried the ball 94 times for 551 yards, with five touchdowns.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has piled up 71 carries and totaled 262 yards with four touchdowns.
- Kenneth Womack’s 315 receiving yards (52.5 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 30 receptions on 45 targets.
- Anthony Sambucci has put together a 209-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 12 passes on 22 targets.
- Austin Hence’s 29 targets have resulted in 19 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns.
- Donald Willis has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 26 tackles.
- Tate Hallock has 42 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
