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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 6
(2-3) Western Michigan Broncos vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-3)
Date: Saturday, October 7th
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Davis Wade Stadium
NCAA Week 6 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Western Michigan +20.5 | Mississippi State -20.5
Week 6 CFB Moneyline Odds: Western Michigan +850 | Mississippi State -1619
College Football Betting Total: O/U 58
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Get ready for an exciting NCAA football showdown in Week 6 as the (2-3) Western Michigan Broncos take on the (2-3) Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12:00 PM ET, and tune in to the SEC Network or catch the action on Fubo. This clash will unfold at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Mississippi.
The betting lines favor Mississippi State at -20.5, while Western Michigan is the underdog at +20.5. If you’re feeling lucky, you can explore the moneyline odds with Western Michigan at +850 and Mississippi State at -1619. Expect a thrilling game with a total over/under of 58 points.
Western Michigan and Mississippi State did not meet up last season, but over their last three head-to-head matchups, each team is 0-3. Mississippi State had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1.
These games averaged a combined total of 47 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
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Western Michigan Broncos
In their most recent game, Western Michigan matched up with Ball State and came out on top with a 42-24 win. Heading into the 4th quarter of the game, Western Michigan held a 14-point lead.
So far Western Michigan has been favored three times and been the underdog in one game. They head into this week’s game without an ATS win at 0-4.
So far this season, Western Michigan boasts an over/under record of 3-1.
On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 60.8 points, while the average over/under line has been 50.2 points.
Western Michigan Broncos Stats
On the ground, the Broncos are 9th in college football at 220 attempts per game.
This has led to an average of 184.4 (31st). So far, they have turned to the passing game 31.2 and have a per game average of 200.8. Overall, they are 57th in points (25 PPG).
On defense, Western Michigan comes into the game ranked 77th in passing yards per game. Opponents are throwing the ball an average of 29.2 times per contest vs. the Broncos. Overall, they are giving up 35.8 points per game, which is 109th in college football.
Against the run, they are 100th in the NCAA in rushing yards allowed.
The Broncos’ finished with 39 pass attempts vs. Ball State, accumulating 328 yards and three scores. In the rushing game, they averaged 3.7 yards per carry and notched three rushing touchdowns.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Mississippi State will be looking to rebound from a 40-17 loss to Alabama in their most recent game. The Bulldogs fell behind early, trailing by -14 after the first quarter.
Mississippi State have not been a good bet vs. the spread so far this season, going 0-3. It is worth noting, they have been favored in every game so far.
Mississippi State has put together an over/under record of 3-0 throughout this season.
The average combined score in their games has been 57.8 points, and the standard over/under line has stood at 51.5 points.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Stats
Mississippi State’s rushing attack is ranked 56th in college football with 157 rushing attempts per game.
This has translated into an average of 144.6 rushing yards per game, placing them 76th nationally. On average, they are attempting 30 passes per game leading to 218 passing yards per contest. In terms of scoring, they hold the 45th position, averaging 28 points per game.
The Bulldogs’ finished with 27 pass attempts vs. Alabama, accumulating 107 yards and one score.
In the rushing game, they averaged 4.4 yards per carry and notched one rushing touchdown.
Defensively, the Bulldogs enter the game with 14 sacks and ranked 1st in QB hurries.
They’ve allowed 29.8 points per game thus far this season (96th). In terms of pass defense, they’re 135th in the NCAA, giving up 256.8 passing yards per game. Against the run, Mississippi State has allowed 134.8 rushing yards per contest thus far.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Broncos are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Bulldogs are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Broncos are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Bulldogs have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Broncos’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Bulldogs’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Western Michigan vs. Mississippi State Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | +1050 | +850 | +21.5 | +20.5 |
Bulldogs | -2500 | -1619 | -21.5 | -20.5 |
4* Free Week 6 NCAA Betting Prediction: Mississippi State -20.5
Fact: Western Michigan are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road, and with this being a home game I just have to point out that the Bulldogs are 10-3 straight up in their last 13 games played on a Saturday when playing at home.
Mississippi State’s passing game against the Western Michigan secondary is a matchup worth watching. Western Michigan had trouble containing Alabama in their recent game.
My pick is Mississippi State to cover as 20.5-point favorites.
My model has this one at 53 total points. Play UNDER the total.
Entering this matchup we’ve seen the O/U go UNDER in 8 of Western Michigan’s last 11, and 4 of their last 5 in October.
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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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Game 6
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