Western Michigan Broncos (0-1) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0)
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio State Buckeyes September 7 2024 – As Week 2 of the college football season approaches, one of the biggest games creating buzz among American online sportsbooks is the Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes game. This encounter will have a prime time blockbuster showdown under the lights in Ohio Stadium on a chilly evening in September. With the Buckeyes having made good progress at the beginning of the season and the Broncos still looking for their first win, the spreads are comfortably odd and the stakes larger.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio State Buckeyes September 7 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Ohio Stadium |
| TV: | BTN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Western Michigan | +3300 | +37.5 (-115) | 52.5 over (-111) |
| Ohio State | -40000 | -37.5 (-115) | 52.5 under (-111) |
The odds paint a picture of David vs. Goliath: Ohio State’s formidable squad is massively favored to dominate Western Michigan, which mirrors the betting community’s expectations. Given the substantial spread and underwhelming performance of the Broncos in their opener, bettors might lean towards Ohio State to cover, despite the high bar.
Hayden Wolff QB vs. Will Howard QB
Hayden Wolff of Western Michigan was on the losing end of efforts by his team, but he displayed some strong performance in Week 1. His stats indicate he is not hesitating to take a 66.7% completion rate and throwing 141 yards in the game. Wolff is not just battling a strong defense but also battling critics who are doubtful whether he can steer the team under pressure. His temperament could be an ace in the hole, though it comes with the levels of danger.
On the other side, Will Howard of Ohio State illustrated his case for always being mentioned as one of the elite quarterbacks of the team with 228 passing yards, completion of 60.7%, and three touchdowns without suffering a sack. Howard had a great pocket and a good touch and went into a potential showcase game where арм strength and decision-making would be critical in breaking down Broncos’ defense.
Ground and Air Attack: The Broncos’ Challenge
Jalen Buckley and Malique Dieudonne are the highlights for Western Michigan’s offense each one of them scoring in the last game Buckley with a rushing performance of 64 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dieudonne’s ability to make big catches may be useful in penetrating Ohio State’s defense. Idaho needs to take advantage of these plays since they can afford no slacking on every possession with a defense that does not seem to evade or give up.
Buckeyes’ Offensive Juggernaut
Ohio State’s offense relied heavily on the Will and Factored contributions TreVeyon Henderson’s running, Jeremiah Smith being in the mix, was efficient in their opener. It is pretty much expected that Henderson, who is more than 8 yards per carry, and Smith who is looking for the big ones, will take advantage of opportunities should the Broncos defense suffer any lapses. The ability to change pace and quicken the pace is going to be important in widening the gap early on.
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends
Western Michigan are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 6 games.
Western Michigan are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games.
Broncos are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
Western Michigan are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Ohio State’s last 11 games.
Ohio State are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games.
Buckeyes are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home.
Ohio State are 20-0 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ohio State’s last 9 games played in September.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Previews
Considering the differences in team structure and team history, the favorable betting market, rather quickly, moves toward Ohio State covering the spread even with its size. For instance, the Buckeye’s ability to dominate home games and efficiency on offense suggests otherwise. Still, for those monitoring the odds and the totals, recent comparative games of both teams would encourage taking the under rather than the over.
In the end, however, Ohio State is well placed in this scenario, not only when it comes to winning the game, but probably even covering the spread. Prop bets could make an essential part of betting on Howard’s passing touchdowns or Smith’s receiving yards. Suffice it to say that there’s a bit of certainty and also a bit of uncertainty for both fans and bettors in this game and this makes it conducive for winning free college football previews bets.
Score Prediction: Ohio State 44, Western Michigan 5.
