- Syracuse is a -23.5 point favorite vs. Western Michigan
- Total (Over/Under): 57 points
- Watch the game on ACC Network Extra
The Western Michigan Broncos visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Syracuse.
Syracuse is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -23.5 (-110).
The Western Michigan vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 57 total points.
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Western Michigan vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Michigan | +23.5 -110 | 57 -110 | +1100 |
| Syracuse | -23.5 -110 | 57 -110 | -2500 |
Western Michigan vs Syracuse Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this game with 95.0% confidence.
Western Michigan vs Syracuse Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 72.7% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Michigan and Syracuse, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Syracuse Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Syracuse players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Oronde Gadsden II has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Garrett Shrader has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 57% ROI)
- Garrett Shrader has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+2.05 Units / 46% ROI)
- Garrett Shrader has hit the Passing Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)
Western Michigan Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.45 Units / 19% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 93% ROI)
- Western Michigan have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 77% ROI)
Syracuse Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Syracuse have covered the 1Q Spread in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.90 Units / 26% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.95 Units / 44% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.70 Units / 15% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 games (+1.67 Units / 14% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.95 Units / 11% ROI)
Western Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Western Michigan is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Western Michigan is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 17.24% ROI
- Western Michigan is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Western Michigan is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Syracuse is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Syracuse is 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -2.92% ROI
- Syracuse is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Syracuse is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Western Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse
Western Michigan is 1-9 (.091) when losing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 13th-worst in FBS; Average: .390
Western Michigan is 1-6 (.143) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-worst in FBS; Average: .446
Western Michigan was winless (0-1) when not forcing a fumble in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .452
Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. Western Michigan
There are no Keys to the Game notes available for this game
Matchup Notes for Western Michigan vs. Syracuse
Syracuse’s QBs has thrown for 5,685 passing yards in 26 games (just 218.7 YPG) since the 2021 season — 27th-worst among FBS teams. Western Michigan’s defense has allowed just 216.9 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 24th-best among FBS defenses.
Syracuse’s WRs has gained 4,403 yards on 307 receptions (14.3 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS WRs. Western Michigan’s defense has allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2021 season — tied for 11th-worst among FBS defenses.
Syracuse’s offense has thrown for 5,248 passing yards in 26 games (just 201.8 YPG) since the 2021 season — 27th-worst among FBS offenses. Western Michigan’s defense has allowed just 216.9 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 24th-best among FBS defenses.
Western Michigan’s offense has thrown for 5,455 passing yards in 26 games (just 209.8 YPG) since the 2021 season — 32nd-worst among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 206.5 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — ninth-best among FBS defenses.
Western Michigan’s offense threw for 1,988 passing yards in 12 games (just 165.7 YPG) in the 2022 season — 13th-worst among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 201.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Western Michigan’s RBs averaged 9.2 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS RBs. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 9.5 RAC in the 2022 season — tied for second-best among FBS defenses.
Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends
Western Michigan’s offense has thrown for 5,455 passing yards in 26 games (just 209.8 YPG) since the 2021 season — 32nd-worst among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 206.5 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — ninth-best among FBS defenses.
Western Michigan RBs have averaged 58.0 carries per game (58 carries / 1 games) this season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 25.5
Western Michigan’s offense threw for 1,988 passing yards in 12 games (just 165.7 YPG) in the 2022 season — 13th-worst among FBS offenses. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 201.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Western Michigan TEs have been targeted 6 times with 4-6 yards to go this season– most among FBS Teams
Western Michigan’s RBs averaged 9.2 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS RBs. Syracuse’s defense allowed just 9.5 RAC in the 2022 season — tied for second-best among FBS defenses.
Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends
Syracuse Skill Players have caught 5 touchdown passes in the Red Zone this season– tied for most among FBS Teams
Syracuse TEs have been targeted 7 times in the 1st quarter this season– most among FBS Teams
Syracuse’s QBs has thrown for 5,685 passing yards in 26 games (just 218.7 YPG) since the 2021 season — 27th-worst among FBS teams. Western Michigan’s defense has allowed just 216.9 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 24th-best among FBS defenses.
Syracuse’s WRs has gained 4,403 yards on 307 receptions (14.3 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS WRs. Western Michigan’s defense has allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2021 season — tied for 11th-worst among FBS defenses.
Syracuse WRs have caught 4 touchdown passes in the Red Zone this season– tied for most among FBS Teams
Western Michigan Broncos Defensive Stats & Trends
Western Michigan has allowed 34.2 yards per completion (137 yards/4 completions) on 1st down this season– 5th-worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 12.4
Western Michigan has allowed just 12.7 receiving yards per game (305/24) to RBs since the 2021 season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 26.2
Western Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 170 of 821 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) since the 2021 season– 5th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.
Western Michigan has allowed 34.2 yards per completion (137 yards/4 completions) on 1st down this season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 12.1
Western Michigan did not allow a first down on any of their opponents’ 20 rush attempts on 3rd and long in the 2022 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%
Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends
Syracuse allowed just 10.5 yards per completion (2,463 yards/234 completions) in the 2022 season– tied for 3rd best in FBS; Average: 12.6
Syracuse has allowed 2.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (106 yards / 49 touches) this season– best in FBS; Average: 6.4
Syracuse has allowed a Completion Pct of 70% (251 completions/360 attempts) in the 1st half since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 62%
Syracuse has allowed 106.0 yards from scrimmage per game this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 347.5
Syracuse allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 22 of 351 attempts (6%) in the 2022 season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 10%
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