The Western Michigan Broncos (1-1) will look to upset the No. 23 Pittsburgh Panthers (1-1) on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Waldo Stadium. The Panthers are notable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 11.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 54.5 points.
Pittsburgh vs. Western Michigan Predictions
Pittsburgh vs. Western Michigan Odds
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Pittsburgh vs. Western Michigan Betting Trends
- Pittsburgh has not won a game against the spread this season (0-2-0).
- This season, Pittsburgh’s games have hit the over once.
- Pittsburgh has been listed as the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won.
- Pittsburgh has not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -430 or shorter.
- Western Michigan has covered the spread once in two games with a set spread.
- Western Michigan is winless against the spread when it is 11.5-point underdogs or more (0-1).
- Games involving Western Michigan has hit the over once this year.
- Western Michigan lost the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
- Western Michigan has played as an underdog of +328 or more once this season and lost that game.
Pittsburgh vs. Western Michigan: Over/Under Trends
- The total for the matchup of 54.5 is three points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Panthers (32.5 points per game) and the Broncos (25 points per game).
- These two teams surrender a combined 65 points per game, 10.5 more than this contest’s over/under.
- This season, the average total for Panthers games is 58.5 points, four more than the over/under of 54.5 points for this contest.
- Broncos games have an over/under of 53 points this season, 1.5 points fewer than the total points bet for this game.
Pittsburgh Players to Watch
- Israel Abanikanda’s team-high 169 rushing yards (84.5 per game) have come on 33 carries, with one touchdown this year. He’s also added two catches for 45 yards (22.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- This season Rodney Hammond has racked up 74 yards (37 per game) on 16 attempts with two touchdowns, while also catching two passes for 55 yards (27.5 per game).
- Jared Wayne’s team-leading 171 receiving yards (85.5 yards per game) have come on 10 receptions with one touchdown.
- Konata Mumpfield has collected 105 receiving yards (52.5 yards per game), reeling in nine passes this year.
- Gavin Bartholomew’s six catches have netted him 93 yards (46.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
Western Michigan Players to Watch
- Jack Salopek leads Western Michigan with 423 passing yards (211.5 ypg) on 46-of-79 passing with one touchdown compared to one interception this season. He also adds 66 rushing yards (33 ypg) on 18 carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Sean Tyler, has carried the ball 28 times for 176 yards (88 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
- This season La’Darius Jefferson has rushed for 97 yards (48.5 per game) on 26 carries with three touchdowns.
- Corey Crooms’ 143 receiving yards (71.5 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 15 receptions and one touchdown.
- Jehlani Galloway has racked up 113 receiving yards (56.5 yards per game), hauling in eight passes this year.
- Blake Bosma’s seven receptions have yielded 41 yards (20.5 ypg).
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