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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Western Michigan Broncos vs. Wisconsin Badgers (0-0)
Date: Friday, August 30th
Time: 9:00 ET
Venue: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Western Michigan +24.5 | Wisconsin -24.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Western Michigan +1276 | Wisconsin -3579
College Football Betting Total: O/U 56.5
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Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan is coming off a season in which they went 4-8 overall. The Broncos were 3-2 at home and struggled on the road, finishing 1-6. Last season, they were favored in four games, going 0-4, but managed to finish 4-4 as the underdog. Heading into this season, they are ranked 118th in our power rankings, with a 52.2% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 7% chance of winning the Mid-American Conference.
In the futures market, the Broncos are listed at +590 to win the Mid-American Conference, giving them a 14% chance, which is the 4th best odds among the 12 teams in the conference. Their odds to make it to the Mid-American Conference title game are set at +275, with a 27% implied probability.
Western Michigan Broncos Stats
Hayden Wolff is the top returning quarterback for Western Michigan, coming off a season in which he threw for 1,505 yards and eight touchdowns. The Broncos ranked 77th in scoring, averaging 23.7 points per game, and their passing game averaged 211.2 yards per game, placing them 88th nationally. Wolff finished the season with a passer rating of 87 and threw 5 interceptions.
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In the running game, Jalen Buckley returns after rushing for 1,003 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Western Michigan ranked 75th in rushing yards per game, averaging 154.5 yards. The team also brought in Jaden Nixon from Oklahoma State to bolster the backfield.
Western Michigan’s defense struggled last season, allowing 31.8 points per game. They had a tough time stopping the run, giving up 159.8 rushing yards per game, which ranked 105th in the nation. Their pass defense was equally challenging, ranking 113th and allowing 234.6 passing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks completed 60.2% of their passes and had a combined passer rating of 93.7.
Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin is 40th in our pre-season power rankings after finishing last season with a 7-6 record. The Badgers were 3-3 both at home and on the road, and they were favored in 10 of their 12 games. As underdogs, they went 0-2, while finishing 6-4 as the favorite.
Currently, we are giving the Badgers a 56.9% chance of being bowl-eligible this season. However, their odds of winning the Big Ten are slim, at just 0.6%. In the futures market, they are a long shot at +6145 to win the Big Ten, placing them 8th worst out of 18 teams in the conference.
Wisconsin Badgers Stats
Wisconsin’s offense last season was led by quarterback Braedyn Locke, who threw for 778 yards and five touchdowns. The Badgers also brought in Tyler Van Dyke, who transferred from Miami after throwing for 2703 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. Van Dyke completed 65.8% of his passes, compared to 50% for Locke. Overall, Wisconsin’s passing game averaged 220.2 yards per game, ranking 67th in the country.
On the ground, the Badgers finished 60th in rushing yards per game, with an average of 161.3 yards. Jackson Acker returns as the top rusher from last season, and Wisconsin also added Tawee Walker, who ran for 513 yards at Oklahoma. The Badgers averaged 23.5 points per game last season, with their passing game ranking 83rd in passer rating. They also threw a total of 5 interceptions for the season.
Wisconsin’s defense last season allowed 20.2 points per game, ranking 17th in the nation. They were better at defending the run, holding opponents to 141.8 rushing yards per game (63rd), but their pass defense was more effective, ranking 22nd in passing yards per attempt. The Badgers also finished 61st in passing yards allowed and 61.6% in completion percentage (99th).
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Western Michigan Broncos are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Wisconsin Badgers are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Western Michigan Broncos are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Wisconsin Badgers have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Western Michigan Broncos’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Wisconsin Badgers’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Wisconsin -24.5
Our projections for the Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan week one matchup in college football have the Badgers winning 40-20. Wisconsin is favored by -24.5 points, and we see Western Michigan covering the spread as the road underdog.
With the over/under line set at 56.5 points, we have a slight lean towards the over, as our model forecasts a combined 60 points.
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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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