Western Michigan Broncos vs Bowling Green Falcons Prediction, 11/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs Bowling Green Falcons

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

Doyt L. Perry Stadium is where the Bowling Green Falcons (5-4) will attempt to defeat the Western Michigan Broncos (5-4) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Bowling Green opens this contest as 8.5-point favorites. The over/under is 58.

The Western Michigan Broncos head into this matchup 5-4 for this season. In their last matchup, the Broncos took on the NIU Huskies and ended up losing by a score of 42-28. Against the run, the Broncos conceded 255 yds on 43 attempts, which is 5.9 yds per run allowed. Western Michigan conceded 13 completions on 17 tries for a total of 156 yards, and a completion percentage of 76.5%. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 64 plays which converted into 390 yds. The Western Michigan Broncos ended up running the ball 36 different times and compiled 211 yards, which is an average of 5.9 yards per tote.

When talking about scoring, the Western Michigan Broncos have an average of 33.3 points per outing. As a team they hold an average of 209.2 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 18th in the nation. The Broncos have racked up 3,661 yards in total for the year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Western Michigan has compiled 16 passing touchdowns and 22 touchdowns on the ground. Western Michigan has accrued 183 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 40 penalties for 389 yds. They have turned the ball over 10 different times.

Concerning passing yards, the Broncos have given up 2,216 yards which ranks them 98th in D-1. They have conceded 246.2 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 64.1%. In total, they are granting 428.4 yards/contest which has them ranked 117th in the country. They have surrendered 16 touchdowns through the air as well as 21 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 182.2 rushing yards per contest this year. In total, they have conceded 1,640 rushing yards through 9 contests. The Broncos rank 122nd in the nation regarding team defense, giving up 34.7 PPG.

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The Falcons come into this game with a record of 5-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Falcons went home victorious with a score of 23-13 when they played the Central Michigan Chippewas. Bowling Green relinquished 38 run attempts for 161 yds (4.2 yards per carry). The Falcons pass defense conceded a completion rate of 42.9%, surrendering 63 yds on 6 out of 14 through the air. The Falcons ended up finishing with 388 yds on 65 plays (6.0 yards per play). Bowling Green ended up running for 5.2 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 181 yds on 35 attempts.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Falcons rank 79th in the country scoring 26.7 points per game. The Bowling Green Falcons are averaging 378.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 83rd in Division 1. The Bowling Green offense has compiled 420 yds of penalties on 49 infractions, ranking them 101st in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 5 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have tallied 184 1st downs. For the year so far, the Falcons have thrown for a total of 2,050 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 227.8 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 70th in college football. They are averaging 150.2 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,352 yards for this season.

The Falcons are relinquishing 21.0 PPG, which has them 30th in college football. Bowling Green has conceded a total of 1,514 yards rushing (168.2 yards per game) and 9 touchdowns via the rush this season. In total, they have given up 189 points. They have allowed the opposition 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 168.3 yards per contest, ranking them 13th in the country. The Falcons defense has participated in 564 plays, which has them ranked 23rd in the nation. They have totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 6 picks so far this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Falcons -8.5

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