New on Sports Illustrated: Western Michigan vs. Buffalo College Football Odds, Plays and Insights

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Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Western Michigan Broncos vs. Buffalo Bulls college football matchup on October 2, 2021.

Sep 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Western Michigan Broncos running back La'Darius Jefferson (3) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Broncos won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Buffalo Bulls (2-2, 0-0 MAC) are 5.5-point underdogs in a home MAC matchup with the Western Michigan Broncos (3-1, 0-0 MAC) on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at UB Stadium. The point total for the outing is set at 58.5.

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Odds for Western Michigan vs. Buffalo

Odds courtesy of SI Sportsbook.

Over/Under Insights

  • Western Michigan and its opponents have combined for 58.5 points -- this matchup's over/under -- only two times this year.
  • Buffalo's games have gone over 58.5 points in just one opportunity this season.
  • The two teams combine to score 60.3 points per game, 1.8 more than the over/under in this contest.
  • These two squads combine to surrender 47.1 points per game, 11.4 fewer than this contest's over/under.
  • The Broncos and their opponents have scored an average of 61 points per game in 2021, 2.5 more than Saturday's total.
  • In 2021, games involving the Bulls have averaged a total of 54.3 points, 4.2 fewer than this game's set over/under.

Western Michigan Stats and Trends

  • Western Michigan has played four games, with three wins against the spread.
  • The Broncos have been favored by 5.5 points or more once this season and covered the spread.
  • Western Michigan's games this year have eclipsed the over/under one time in four opportunities (25%).
  • This year, the Broncos score three more points per game (27.3) than the Bulls surrender (24.3).
  • Western Michigan is 2-0 against the spread and 2-0 overall this season when the team records more than 24.3 points.
  • The Broncos average 397 yards per game, 24.5 more yards than the 372.5 the Bulls allow per matchup.
  • Western Michigan is 2-0 against the spread and 2-0 overall when the team amasses more than 372.5 yards.
  • The Broncos have two giveaways this season, while the Bulls have five takeaways .
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Western Michigan at SISportsbook.

Buffalo Stats and Trends

  • Buffalo has covered the spread on one occasion this season.
  • The Bulls have been underdogs by 5.5 points or more two times this year and covered the spread once.
  • Buffalo's games this season have hit the over on one of three set point totals (33.3%).
  • The Bulls rack up 10.2 more points per game (33) than the Broncos allow (22.8).
  • Buffalo is 1-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in games when it puts up more than 22.8 points.
  • The Bulls collect 408.3 yards per game, 104 more yards than the 304.3 the Broncos give up.
  • When Buffalo churns out over 304.3 yards, the team is 1-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall.
  • The Bulls have three giveaways this season, while the Broncos have seven takeaways .
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

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