Ohio Bobcats vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 10/15/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-1)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Ohio Bobcats (3-3) are hitting the road to Waldo Stadium on Saturday where they will attempt to beat the Western Michigan Broncos (2-4). Western Michigan opens this contest as 1-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 59.5.

The Ohio Bobcats head into this game 3-3 this year. In their last matchup, the Bobcats played the Akron Zips and walked away with a win by a score of 55-34. Kurtis Rourke finished 24/27 with 427 yards passing and 3 TDs. He had a quarterback rating of 258.4 and ended the contest with no picks. Sieh Bangura was the best rusher for the Bobcats with 16 attempts for 90 yards (5.6 yds per carry). The Ohio Bobcats ended up rushing 31 times and totaled 134 yards, which earned them an average of 4.3 yds per carry. On the day, they tallied 58 plays which gave them a total of 561 yds. Ohio gave up 43 completions on 54 tries for a total of 418 yds, and a completion rate of 79.6%. Against the run, the Bobcats conceded 60 yards on 26 attempts, which is 2.3 yards per run allowed.

When it comes to scoring points, the Ohio Bobcats hold an average of 33.2 points per game. Offensively they average 111.2 yards in the run game which ranks them 112th in the country. The Bobcats have earned 2,671 total yards for this campaign. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Ohio has compiled 14 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns on the ground. Ohio has earned 132 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 36 infractions for 314 yds. They have surrendered the ball 6 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Bobcats are giving up 2,321 yards which has them ranked 131st in college football. They are allowing 386.8 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 71.9%. In total, they are granting 561.2 yards per outing which puts them 131st in D-1. They have relinquished 18 touchdowns by air and 13 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per rush and 174.3 rushing yards per contest so far this year. During this campaign, they have conceded 1,046 rushing yards through 6 games. The Bobcats are sitting in 127th in the country regarding team defense, allowing 40.7 points per contest.

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The Broncos come into this game with a record of 2-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Broncos walked away with a loss by a score of 45-23 when they played the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Sean Tyler ran the ball 15 times for 45 yards, ending the contest with 3.0 yards per carry for Western Michigan. Jack Salopek (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 208 yards on 15/40 through the air while his QB rate was 97.7. He didn't throw any picks and his Y/A was 5.2. Western Michigan conceded 40 attempts on the ground for 120 yds (3.0 yds per carry). The Broncos passing defense allowed a completion rate of 66.7%, relinquishing 293 yards on 20 for 30 through the air. The Broncos finished the contest with a total of 299 yards while running 76 plays (3.9 yards per play). Western Michigan ran the football for 2.5 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 91 yards on 36 carries.

When looking at putting points on the board, the Broncos rank 106th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 22.7 points per game. For the season to this point, the Broncos have compiled 1,084 passing yards along with holding an average of 180.7 passing yards per game, which is ranked 112th in Division 1. The Western Michigan Broncos hold an average of 301.2 yards per outing, which ranks them 120th in D-1. The Western Michigan offense has totaled 480 yds of penalties on 52 violations, which ranks 5th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards.

Western Michigan has given up a total of 873 yards on the ground (145.5 yards/game) and 9 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns through the air and 239.3 yards per outing, which puts them in 81st in the country. The Broncos defense has taken the field for 388 plays, which is good for 55th in D-1. The Broncos are surrendering 30.8 PPG, which has them sitting 101st in the country. Overall, they have relinquished 185 total points.

Who will win tonight's Bobcats/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats +1

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