Western Michigan Broncos vs Buffalo Bulls Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs Buffalo Bulls

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: UB Stadium in Buffalo, NY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (3-3) are headed to UB Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Buffalo Bulls (4-2). Western Michigan is 1.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 49.5.

The Western Michigan Broncos step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 this year. In their last game, the Broncos took the field against the Akron Zips and took home the win by a score of 34-24. Against the run, the Broncos conceded 88 yds on 27 tries, which is an average of 3.3 yards per run surrendered. Western Michigan conceded 26 completions on 38 attempts for a total of 413 yards, and a completion rate of 68.4%. When the final whistle blew, they had 64 plays which gave them 387 yds. The Western Michigan Broncos ended up rushing 39 times and tallied 196 yards, which earned them an average of 5.0 yards per carry.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 28.7 PPG. Offensively they're averaging 184.2 yards rushing giving them a rank of 45th in college football. The Broncos have earned 2,203 total yards for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Western Michigan has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. Western Michigan has amassed 112 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 24 penalties for 214 yards. They have turned the football over 5 different times.

The Broncos rank 121st in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 34.7 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per rush on the ground and 167.8 rushing yards per game this year. For the season, they have given up 1,007 yards via the ground game in 6 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Broncos are giving up 1,637 yds which puts them in 118th in Division 1. They have surrendered 272.8 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 65.3%. For the season, they are granting 440.7 yards/game which puts them 118th in the nation. They have allowed 9 touchdowns via the pass as well as 15 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 this season. For their last game, the Bulls got the victory with a final of 30-15 when they faced the Toledo Rockets. Buffalo rushed for 4.4 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 230 yards on 52 attempts. The Bulls finished the contest with a total of 357 yds while running 72 plays (5.0 yards per play). The Bulls pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 61.2%, relinquishing 372 yards on 30 out of 49 through the air. Buffalo relinquished 25 rushing attempts for 46 yds (1.8 yards per rush).

The Buffalo Bulls have an average of 270.8 yards/outing, which ranks them 131st in D-1. The Buffalo offense has compiled 335 yds of penalties on 34 infractions, which ranks them 92nd in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They average 138.8 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 833 yards for this season. They have given away 2 picks while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 87 1st downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Bulls are 117th in D-1 holding an average of 20.0 points per outing. Over the course of the season thus far, the Bulls currently sit at 792 passing yards as well as holding an average of 132.0 throwing yards per game, giving them a rank of 128th in college football.

The Bulls are relinquishing 22.7 points per game, ranking them 60th in the nation. Buffalo has given up a total of 838 yards on the ground (139.7 yards/game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush on the season. Overall, they have given up 136 total points. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns via the pass and 235.0 yards per outing, ranking them 93rd in Division 1. The Bulls defense has participated in 451 plays, which ranks them 125th in the nation. They have earned 3 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions on the campaign.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Broncos +1.5

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