Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, 10/28/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-1)

Total/Over-Under: 44.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (2-6) are on their way to Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, October 28, 2023 where they will try to beat the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-4). Eastern Michigan opens this game as 1-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 44.5.

The Western Michigan Broncos step onto the field holding a record of 2-6 for this year. In their last contest, the Broncos faced the Ohio Bobcats and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 20-17. CJ Hester was the leader on the ground for the Broncos with 5 carries for 26 yards (5.2 yds per carry). Hayden Wolff finished 30/42 with 290 yards through the air and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rate of 132.5 and walked away from the game with 1 pick. On the ground, the Broncos gave up 185 yards on 39 attempts, which is 4.7 yds per rush allowed. Western Michigan relinquished 24 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 275 yds, and a completion percentage of 61.5%. At the end of the game, they had 64 plays for 369 yards. The Western Michigan Broncos ran the football 22 different times and accumulated 79 yds, earning them an average of 3.6 yds per carry.

The Broncos have tallied 3,011 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Western Michigan has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 15 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 different times. Western Michigan has earned 162 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 58 penalties for 538 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 160.5 yards via the ground game which ranks them 63rd in the nation. Concerning scoring points, the Western Michigan Broncos are sitting at 23.9 PPG.

The Broncos rank 123rd in college football in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 34.3 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.5 yards per rush on the ground and 155.8 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have allowed 1,246 rushing yards through 8 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Broncos have allowed 1,994 yds which puts them in 122nd in D-1. They have yielded 249.3 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 61.9%. In total, they have given up 405.0 yards/outing putting them at 105th in the nation. They have conceded 17 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 16 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Eagles come into this game with a record of 4-4 this season. For their last game, the Eagles took a loss by a final score of 20-13 when they faced the NIU Huskies. Austin Smith ended the contest with 151 yds on 14/26 through the air while his QB rating was 87.2. He tossed 2 picks and his average yards per attempt was 5.8. Samson Evans carried the football 19 times for 68 yds, finishing the game with 3.6 yards per attempt for Eastern Michigan. Eastern Michigan ran the ball for 2.7 yds per carry, finishing the game with 89 yards on 33 attempts. The Eagles ended up finishing with 240 yards while running 59 plays (4.1 yards per play). The Eagles passing defense gave up a completion rate of 61.8%, surrendering 173 yards on 21 out of 34 through the air. Eastern Michigan allowed 31 attempts on the ground for 116 yds (3.7 yds per carry).

In relation to their ability to score points, the Eagles are ranking 122nd in Division 1 maintaining an average of 18.3 PPG. The Eastern Michigan Eagles maintain an average of 251.5 yards per outing, which ranks them 132nd in Division 1. The Eastern Michigan offense has compiled 447 penalty yards on 45 violations, which ranks 61st in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 7 interceptions while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 121 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Eagles currently sit at 1,145 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 143.1 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 126th in the country. They maintain an average of 108.4 yards per game on the ground and have run for 867 yards for the season.

The Eagles are surrendering 19.5 PPG, which has them 32nd in D-1. Eastern Michigan has allowed a total of 1,539 yards rushing (192.4 yards per game) as well as 10 touchdowns via the rush for the year. Overall, they have surrendered 156 total points. They have conceded 8 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 184.0 yards per outing, ranking them 19th in Division 1. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 552 plays, which has them sitting 120th in college football. Their defense has compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles -1

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