Ohio vs Western Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 7

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The Ohio Bobcats (4-3) visit Waldo Stadium to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (2-5) on Oct. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Kalamazoo.

are betting favorites in Week 7, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Ohio vs. Western Michigan is total points.

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Ohio vs. Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 7

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Ohio vs Western Michigan Prediction for Week 7

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this game with 52.6% confidence.

Ohio vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction for Week 7

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio and Western Michigan, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 away games (+3.50 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.99 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+4.05 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+1.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 7 games (+0.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Ohio has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Ohio is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Ohio is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Ohio is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Western Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Western Michigan has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Western Michigan is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Western Michigan is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Western Michigan is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends

    Ohio QBs have fumbled 7 times this season– most among FBS Teams

    Ohio Skill Players have 20 receptions in the Red Zone this season– tied for most among FBS Teams

    Ohio WRs have 15 receptions in the Red Zone this season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams

    Ohio WRs have averaged just 7.2 yards per reception (174 yards/24 catches) with over 10 yards to go since last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.9

    Ohio RBs have picked up first downs on 4 receptions in the 4th quarter this season– tied for 4th most among FBS Teams

    Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

    Western Michigan Skill Players have averaged 20.9 yards per reception (146 yards/7 catches) on 3rd and long this season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.8

    Western Michigan RBs have rushed for 10 TDs in the 1st quarter since last season– 4th most among FBS Teams

    Western Michigan Kickers have kicked off 0.7 times per game since last season– 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

    Western Michigan QBs have fumbled 6 times in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

    Western Michigan Kickers have averaged 0.3 touchbacks per game since last season– 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 2.7

    Ohio Bobcats Defensive Stats & Trends

    Ohio has allowed 26 receptions for 20+ yards this season– fewest among Non-Power 5 Teams

    Ohio has no interceptions (198 pass attempts) this season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 35.4

    Ohio has intercepted 6 of 580 attempts (96.7 pass attempts per int.) since last season– 2nd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 38.2

    Ohio has no interceptions (198 pass attempts) this season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 36.0

    Ohio has allowed 87 first down receptions this season– most in FBS

    Western Michigan Broncos Defensive Stats & Trends

    Western Michigan has sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (47/429) since last season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 7%

    Western Michigan has allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (5 completions/13 attempts) on 3rd and short since last season– tied for 2nd best in FBS; Average: 63%

    Western Michigan has allowed first downs on 22% of pass attempts on 3rd down since last season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 35%

    Western Michigan has allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (5 completions/13 attempts) on 3rd and short since last season– tied for 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 64%

    Western Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 121 of 573 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) since last season– 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.


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