The Western Michigan Broncos and Detroit Titans commence their seasons at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 153 points with Western Michigan set as a 12.5-point favorite.
Detroit Titans at Western Michigan Broncos ATS Prediction
Last season, Western Michigan failed to make the tournament following a 17-15 regular season campaign. Detroit also did not make the tournament following an 8-24 regular season campaign.
The Broncos won the lone game against the Titans last season, 87-79. Western Michigan had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 20.9). Detroit, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 25.7).
The Titans were 8-24 straight up (SU) and 12-16-1 against the spread (ATS) last season. Of Detroit’s 29 games that accepted bets last year, 16 finished over the projected point total.
The Broncos, meanwhile, owned records of 17-15 SU and 18-11 ATS last season. Coinciding with Detroit, a little over half of Western Michigan’s games finished over the O/U total.
There’s a decent chance that Detroit struggles to create turnovers. Last season, Western Michigan ranked 20th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while Detroit forced the 215th-most turnovers (18.1 percent).
Detroit Titans at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Detroit averages 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 45th in the country. Western Michigan ranks 262nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
The Broncos rank 134th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while the Titans rank 288th (38.4).
Western Michigan ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.3) while Detroit ranks 300th (16.4).
The Broncos rank 77th in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Titans rank 228th (4.4).
Western Michigan ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Detroit ranks 183rd (6.6).
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