Western Michigan Broncos vs Buffalo Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24
ESPN+ will be covering the week eight matchup between the Western Michigan Broncos and Buffalo Bulls, set for 3:30 ET at UB Stadium in Buffalo. The Bulls are the slight +1 point underdogs at home, with the over/under line currently at 49.5 points. Both teams are looking for a win to move above .500, as the Broncos are 3-3 and the Bulls are 4-2 on the season.
WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS VS BUFFALO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +1
This game will be played at UB Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 19th.
WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:
- We have the Buffalo Bulls winning this one by a score of 25 to 21
- Not only do we have the Buffalo Bulls winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1
- We see this game finishing below the line of 49.5 points
Will The Western Michigan Broncos Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Western Michigan enters Week 8 against Buffalo with a 3-3 record, ranked 112th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 63.3% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. The Broncos are 1-0 at home and 1-3 on the road this season.
They’ve been favored in two games, going 2-0 as the favorite, but 0-3 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is -6 points, and they are 2-3 against the spread.
Western Michigan’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 63.3 points. Their average over/under line is 54.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 49.5 points.
Western Michigan’s offense is averaging 28.7 points per game heading into week 8, placing them 47th nationally. They are ranked 59th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is the focal point, with 188.3 yards per game on 36.7 attempts.
Jaden Nixon leads the ground game with 505 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns. Quarterback Hayden Wolff has thrown for 1,098 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, boasting a passer rating of 110.
Western Michigan’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 34.7 points per game. In their recent game against Akron, they gave up 24 points but managed to secure a win. The defense allowed 501 total yards, including 413 passing yards, though they did force an interception.
Opponents have averaged 272.8 passing yards per game against Western Michigan, completing 65.4% of their passes. The Broncos have also allowed 169.2 rushing yards per game this season.
Will The Buffalo Bulls Win At Home Over The Western Michigan Broncos?
Buffalo enters Week 8 with a 4-2 record and ranks 108th in our power rankings. They have a 97.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 16.6% chance of winning the Mid-American. The Bulls are 2-0 at home and 0-2 on the road this season.
Buffalo’s ATS record stands at 2-2, with a 2-0 mark at home and 0-2 on the road. They’ve been favored in just one game, going 1-0 ATS as the favorite, while their average scoring margin is -2.7 points per game.
The over/under line for this week is 49.5 points. Buffalo’s games have averaged 42.7 points, with an average line of 45.9 points. Their over/under record is 2-2, with an average margin of -3.3 points.
Buffalo’s offense has struggled this season, averaging 20 points per game, placing them 125th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game ranks 123rd nationally, with 132 yards per game, and they have converted only 26.5% of their third downs. C.J. Ogbonna has thrown for 751 yards, and the Bulls rank 78th in passing attempts.
Ogbonna has five touchdown passes and just one interception, with a passer rating of 79. Buffalo ranks 26th in rushing attempts, averaging 141.5 yards per game. Al-Jay Henderson leads the team with 277 rushing yards. Victor Snow has 216 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Buffalo’s defense played a key role in their 30-15 win over Toledo, allowing just 15 points. They held Toledo to 46 rushing yards on 26 carries but gave up 372 passing yards on 49 attempts.
On the season, Buffalo ranks 39th nationally, allowing 22.7 points per game. Opponents have averaged 141 rushing yards per game and 235 passing yards, with quarterbacks completing 61.7% of their throws.