A couple of programs that are itching to get their 2018 campaigns underway, the Broncos of Western Michigan (+6) are gearing up to welcome the Syracuse Orange (-6) to Waldo Stadium. The opening kickoff for this matchup is set for 6:00 p.m. ET and CBS Sports Network is scheduled to televise the action.
Syracuse Orange at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
Western Michigan is entering this matchup as the underdog and is currently getting 6 points. The Orange are also receiving -240 moneyline odds while the Broncos are +190. This tilt is currently a toss-up. If one program catches a lucky break early it’ll create a worthwhile betting opportunity in-game. Vegas has determined the over/under (O/U) to be 65.5 points.
The game’s total has been driven higher after opening at 64. The original line (6) has remained firm.
The Orange managed a record of 6-4-1 against the spread (ATS) last season. The over hit in three of their games while the under cashed in eight. The Broncos assembled a record of 5-7 ATS with an O/U record of 8-4.
The Broncos finished 6-6 straight up (SU) last year while the Orange went 4-8 in 2017. Against conference foes, the Orange finished 2-6 SU while the Broncos were 4-4 SU versus Mid-American programs. Both programs were 2-2 SU against non-conference opponents in 2017.
The Orange produced 292 passing yards per game and 160 rushing yards per game versus their eight in-conference opponents last year. They managed to score 23.6 points per game against those opponents while giving up 37.1 per contest. When facing non-conference teams, those numbers improved across the board, as they averaged 35.0 points-for and 22.3 points-against, in addition to 300 pass yards per game and 164 rush yards per game.
Against out-of-conference foes in 2017, the Broncos passed for 138 yards per game and ran for 219 per game on their way to 32.8 points per outing. When facing just MAC opponents, the offensive unit recorded 34.5 points per game by averaging 181 passing yards and 228 rushing yards. The Broncos defense allowed 29.8 PPG to non-conference foes and 28.6 to MAC teams
The Broncos may hold an edge when it comes to RB efficiency. Their running backs generated 4.8 yards per carry last season while the defense allowed 4.2 YPC to opponents. The Orange recorded 4.0 yards per carry last year while allowing 5.2 YPC to opponents.
Free Pick: Syracuse Orange at Western Michigan Broncos
SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Under
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Syracuse created 16 rushing touchdowns last season.
Western Michigan put up 26 rushing touchdowns last season.
Syracuse recorded 20 passing touchdowns last season.
Western Michigan recorded 19 passing touchdowns last season.
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