Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 30, 2024
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Aug. 30, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET
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The Western Michigan Broncos (0-0) are massive 24-point underdogs on Friday, August 30, 2024 against the Wisconsin Badgers (0-0). This matchup has an over/under of 56.5 points.
The Badgers lost the ReliaQuest Bowl last year after going 7-6 during the regular season. They scored 23.5 points per game (92nd in college football), and conceded 20.2 (21st). Last year the Broncos finished 4-8 and failed to make a bowl appearance. On offense, they averaged 23.7 points per game (90th in college football), and they conceded 31.8 per game (109th in college football) on defense.
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Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan Game Information & Odds
- When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | -24 (-112) | -2778 | +1277 | 56.5 | -109 | -111 |
Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Western Michigan (+24)
- Pick OU: Under (56.5)
- Prediction: Wisconsin 36, Western Michigan 14
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Badgers 40, Broncos 16.
- The Badgers have a 96.5% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Broncos hold a 7.3% implied probability.
- Wisconsin went 6-6-1 ATS last season.
- Western Michigan put together a 7-5-0 ATS record last year.
Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Wisconsin | Western Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.5 (86) | 23.7 (96) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.2 (19) | 31.8 (103) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 17 (50) | 13 (17) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (73) | 17 (73) |
Wisconsin 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Braelon Allen | RB | 984 YDS / 12 TD / 75.7 YPG / 5.4 YPC 28 REC / 132 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.2 REC YPG |
| Tanner Mordecai | QB | 2,066 YDS (65%) / 9 TD / 4 INT 302 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 23.2 RUSH YPG |
| Will Pauling | WR | 74 REC / 837 YDS / 6 TD / 64.4 YPG |
| Jackson Acker | RB | 322 YDS / 2 TD / 24.8 YPG / 4.5 YPC 19 REC / 108 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 8.3 REC YPG |
| Hunter Wohler | DB | 116 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT |
| Jake Chaney | LB | 80 TKL / 6 TFL / 3 SACK |
| C.J. Goetz | LB | 61 TKL / 7 TFL / 4 SACK / 1 INT |
| Maema Njongmeta | LB | 58 TKL / 7 TFL / 3 SACK |
Western Michigan 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | RB | 1,003 YDS / 10 TD / 83.6 YPG / 5.3 YPC 18 REC / 161 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13.4 REC YPG |
| Hayden Wolff | QB | 1,505 YDS (65.5%) / 8 TD / 5 INT 17 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 1.4 RUSH YPG |
| Zahir Abdus-Salaam | RB | 470 YDS / 5 TD / 39.2 YPG / 3.8 YPC |
| Kenneth Womack | WR | 76 REC / 691 YDS / 1 TD / 57.6 YPG |
| Tate Hallock | DB | 74 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 4 PD |
| Aaron Wofford | DB | 68 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Marshawn Kneeland | DL | 47 TKL / 5 TFL / 4.5 SACK |
| Keni-H Lovely | DB | 48 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD |
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