Pittsburgh vs Western Michigan Week 3 Game Info
2022 NCAA College Football Game
No. 23 Pittsburgh Panthers'(1-1) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (1- 1)
Date:'Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022
Time:'7:30 p.m. ET
Venue:''Waldo Stadium — Kalamazoo, MI
Coverage:'ESPN
Week 3 of the 2022 NCAA college football season includes a non-conference clash between the ACC's Pitt Panthers and the MAC's Western Michigan Broncos. The Saturday night contest on ESPN is Pittsburgh's first-ever visit to Kalamazoo, and the Panthers will be looking to get revenge after the Broncos upset them, 44-41, at home last year.
Pittsburgh vs Western Michigan Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'PITT: ( -410) | WMI: (+315)
Spread:'PITT: -10.5 (-104) | WMI: +10.5 (-118)
Total:'50.5 -'Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
This line has moved up a few points to Pitt as a 10.5-road favorite and -410 on the moneyline. This 7:30 p.m. feature on ESPN has a total of 50.5, which is a tad below average for the Week 3 slate.
Pittsburgh vs Western Michigan Prediction & Pick
No. 23 Pitt has tackled a tough early-season schedule with a narrow 38-31 win over rival West Virginia before losing at home last week to Tennessee in overtime, 34-27. The Panthers were hit hard by injuries during the loss as well, as star ting QB Kedon Slovis suffered a concussion and backup QB Nick Patti sustained an ankle injury.
Keep an eye on both of their statuses, as Pittsburgh is already a risky play here with a shaky defense that has struggled to contain opponents thus far.
Western Michigan wasn't able to keep up with Michigan State in its opener but bounced back with a 37-30 win over Ball State last week. The Broncos' offense showed good balance by rushing and passing for over 200 yards, which could help them exploit the Panthers' vulnerable defense in a potential upset here.
Final Score Prediction:'Western Michigan: 27 | Pittsburgh: 24
Pit tsburgh vs Western Michigan Betting Trends
- Western Michigan is 12-3 straight up (SU) in their last 15 home games.
- Western Michigan is 2-6 against the spread (ATS) in their last 8 games.
- Pittsburgh is 10-3 SU in their last 13 games.
- Pittsburgh is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- The total has gone under in 4 of Pitt's last 5 games.
Pittsburgh vs Western Michigan Best Bet
Western Michigan stayed within one score of Michigan State into the fourth quarter during their season opene r on the road and pulled out a win in Week 2. Now at home for the first time this year, the Broncos are facing a banged-up Panthers squad that's coming off a draining loss. Western Michigan beat Pitt last season as a 14-point underdog, and another outright upset would not be a surprise.