Bowling Green vs Western Michigan 11/2/22 College Football Picks, Predictions, Odds
Western Michigan Broncos (3-5) vs. Bowling Green Falcons (4-4)
November 2, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Bowling Green Falcons -3.5 / Western Michigan Broncos +3.5; Over/Under: 46.5
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The Bowling Green Falcons and Western Michigan Broncos do battle Wednesday in week 10 MAC college football action at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. The Western Michigan Broncos need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Bowling Green Falcons look for a win after winning 4 of their last 6 games.
The Western Michigan Broncos have split their last 4 road games. Jack Salopek is completing 50.8 percent of his passes for 1,231 yards, 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Corey Crooms and Jehlani Galloway have combined for 798 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Anthony Sambucci has 15 receptions. The Western Michigan Broncos ground game is averaging 123.5 yards per contest, and Sean Tyler leads the way with 529 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Michigan is allowing 28.5 points and 374.9 yards per game. Zaire Barnes leads the Western Michigan Broncos with 73 tackles, Corvin Moment has 6.5 sacks and Delano Ware has 2 interceptions.
The Bowling Green Falcons have split their last 4 home games. Matt McDonald is completing 58.3 percent of his passes for 1,620 yards, 16 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Odieu Hiliare and CJ Lewis have combined for 684 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tyrone Broden has 18 receptions. The Bowling Green Falcons ground game is averaging 113.3 yards per contest, and Jaison Patterson leads the way with 386 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Bowling Green is allowing 34.6 points and 431.1 yards per game. Chris Bacon leads the Bowling Green Falcons with 50 tackles, Karl Brooks has 7.5 sacks and Jalen Burton has 1 interception.
The Broncos are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 conference games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November. The Falcons are 11-26 ATS in their last 37 home games and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in November. The under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games overall. The over is 6-2 in Falcons last 8 games overall. The Broncos are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
The Bowling Green Falcons should be favored at home as they’re playing the better football, but this game should be competitive. The Western Michigan Broncos are only piling up the losses because their offense is absolutely dreadful, but they’re going up against a Bowling Green that’s 111th in total defense and 122nd in scoring defense. Even with its struggles and being on the road, Western Michigan will have its chances to steal this game. I’ll take a shot with the road dog.