Western Michigan Broncos vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, 8/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs Wisconsin Badgers

Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI

TV: BIG10

Odds/Point Spread: Badgers (-24)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Wisconsin Badgers (7-6 last year) welcome the Western Michigan Broncos (4-8 last season) at Camp Randall Stadium on Friday, August 30, 2024. Western Michigan opens this game as 24.0-point underdogs. The total is 56.

The Western Michigan Broncos ended the season with a 4-8 record. The last time they took the field, the Broncos faced the Bowling Green Falcons and took a loss by a score of 34-10. At the end of the game, they tallied 68 plays which converted into 258 yards. The Western Michigan Broncos ended up rushing 41 times and totaled 135 yards, which earned them an average of 3.3 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Broncos conceded 132 yards on 28 tries, which is 4.7 yds per run allowed. Western Michigan allowed 19 completions on 28 tries for a total of 228 yds, and a completion percentage of 67.9%.

Regarding scoring points, the Western Michigan Broncos averaged 23.7 PPG. As a team they maintained an average of 153.8 yards rushing, giving them a rank of 73rd in the nation. The Broncos racked up 4,380 total yards for last year. Western Michigan earned 13 touchdowns via the pass and 22 touchdowns on the ground. Western Michigan tallied 238 1st downs as a team, and they committed 86 penalties for 752 yds. They gave the ball to the opposition 13 different times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Broncos allowed 2,815 yards which had them ranked 63rd in college football. In their 12 games, they yielded 234.6 yards per contest via the pass as well as relinquishing a completion percentage of 60.8%. They allowed 393.3 yards per outing which put them 86th in the nation. They conceded 23 passing touchdowns in addition to 22 touchdowns on the ground. They gave up an average of 4.6 yards per tote and 158.8 yards on the ground per game last year. Over the course of last season, they allowed 1,906 yards via the running game in 12 outings. The Broncos were sitting in 111th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 31.8 points per game.

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The Badgers wrapped up their year with a 7-6 record. In their last game, the Badgers went home defeated by a final of 35-31 when they played the LSU Tigers. The Badgers finished the contest with a total of 506 yards on 74 plays (6.8 yds per play). Wisconsin rushed for 3.8 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 128 yards on 34 carries. Wisconsin gave up 25 run attempts for 97 yds (3.9 yards per carry). The Badgers passing defense allowed a completion rate of 68.9%, surrendering 395 yds on 31 out of 45 through the air.

The Wisconsin Badgers averaged 381.2 yards/game, which was good for 70th in D-1. The Wisconsin offense had 625 penalty yds on 73 infractions, which had them ranked 78th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They had an average of 161.0 run yards per game and ran for 2,093 yards for the year. They tossed 5 interceptions while losing 12 fumbles and they earned 261 first downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Badgers were ranked 93rd in college football with an average of 23.5 points per contest. Last season, the Badgers compiled 2,863 passing yards along with an average of 220.2 passing yards per contest, ranking them 71st in the nation.

Wisconsin yielded a total of 1,756 yards on the ground (135.1 yards per outing) and 13 touchdowns on the ground over the course of last season. They allowed 20 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 208.9 yards per game, which had them ranked 39th in Division 1. They totaled 4 fumbles recovered and 13 picks over the course of last year. The Badgers defense participated in 874 plays, which ranked 82nd in the country. The Badgers gave up 20.2 points per game, ranking them 21st in college football. Overall, they conceded 263 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Broncos +24.0

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