Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio Bobcats Week 7 Betting Prediction and Odds

Ohio looks to cover the Bobcats-Broncos point spread this week and improve its overall 5-1 mark when they host Western Michigan in Week 7 action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at Sportsbook had the Ohio Bobcats as -4-point favorites in the matchup, while the betting total had not been set at press time (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).

Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 22-21 result in favor of the Broncos on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio Bobcats Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Ohio battles the Western Michigan Broncos, currently with a 2-3 mark (3-2 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 3-3 for the Bobcats and 3-1-1 for the Western Michigan Broncos. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ohio vs Western Michigan injuries news.

The Ohio Bobcats sit at No. 45 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Western Michigan Broncos are at No. 40 on that chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Ohio's No. 71-ranked offense, averaging 28.83 PPG, against a Western Michigan defense that ranks No. 107 this week at 35.4 PPG. The Ohio aerial game is averaging 235.83 yards per game, more than the Western Michigan Broncos secondary allows through the air, 235.2 YPG per game.

Defensively, the Western Michigan Broncos feature the league's No. 124-rated road run defense, allowing 318 yards per game. Ohio, meanwhile, ranks No. 84 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Cooper Rush throttled the Chippewas defense in his team's most recent action, throwing for 321 yards as Western Michigan handed Central Michigan a 41-39 defeat.

Miami (Ohio) didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Bobcats as Ohio blasted them 34-3 in Week 6 action.

Betting Trends
  • Western Michigan is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games
  • Western Michigan is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 6 games
  • Western Michigan is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
  • Ohio is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Ohio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Ohio's last 14 games
  • Ohio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Western Michigan home to Miami (Ohio), Saturday, October 24th
Ohio at Buffalo, Saturday, October 24th

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