The Western Michigan Broncos (0-1) visit Ohio Stadium to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) on Sep. 7 in Columbus, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
Ohio State is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -38.5 (-110).
The Western Michigan vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Western Michigan vs Ohio State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Western Michigan vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 80.4% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both W Michigan and Ohio State and key player performances this season.
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Western Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record
W Michigan is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Western Michigan is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Western Michigan is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Western Michigan is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Ohio State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ohio State is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Ohio State is 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 0.98% ROI
- Ohio State is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Ohio State is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Western Michigan is winless (0-4) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .440
Western Michigan is winless (0-6) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .447
Western Michigan was winless (0-4) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .505
Western Michigan was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards in the 2023 season– T-10th-worst in FBS; Average: .450
Ohio State was 8-1 (.889) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2023 season– T-5th-best in FBS; Average: .391
Ohio State is 17-3 (.850) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: .410
Ohio State is 19-3 (.826) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: .486
Ohio State is undefeated (7-0) when converting more than 50% of third down conversions since the 2022 season– 4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .439
Ohio State’s WRs gained 2,496 yards on 166 receptions (15.0 YPR) last season — best among Big Ten WRs. Western Michigan’s defense allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio State gained 3,498 yards on 255 receptions (13.7 YPR) last season — best among Big Ten skill players. Western Michigan’s defense allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception last season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.