Western Michigan is one of those teams that can be sneaky good with the College Football odds. Cause by the Broncos being a competitive team that is ignored by the masses. But Western Michigan faces a highly motivated Michigan team on Saturday at the Big House. At the onset, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh arrived as a savior. Harbaugh returned to his alma mater hailed as the man ready to lead the Wolverines back to national prominence. Michigan fans had excitement for the championships presumed for the future. Instead, the Harbaugh era has been a major disappointment.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 4, 2021, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Western Michigan at Michigan TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Western Michigan | +17 (-110) | 67 (-110) | +625 |  |
| Wolverines | -17 (-110) | 67 (-110) | -950 | |
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Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Wolverines SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the online betting action will be split between these two teams. Western Michigan is respected for being a decent team getting a lot of points. In comparison, Michigan is still seen by the betting public as a power brand.
Western Michigan Broncos Team Overview
Following a 6-6 rookie campaign, head coach Tim Lester achieved records of 7-6, 7-6, and 4-2. Lester’s Western Michigan offense is one of the best in the Mid-American Conference. Lester has had his program in the hunt for a division title the past two seasons. To be exact, Western Michigan quarterback Kaleb Eleby is one of the best in the Group of Five. WMU returns four key receivers, the top three rushers, and four offensive line starters. WMU averaged 41.7 points per game in 2020 and figures to be even better this year.
Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last year Michigan was humiliated with a 2-4 record. Cause of that disaster, Jim Harbaugh remade his coaching staff. Now the coaching staff is younger, energetic, and brings new ideas. Harbaugh was humbled last year. And the and fans that used to worship him now loathe having him as head coach.
Quarterback Cade McNamara was named the starter for the 2021 season. In camp, McNamara beat out a highly talented freshman JJ McCarthy. Last year as a redshirt freshman, McNamara got started four games, completing 60% of his passes with five touchdowns and no interceptions. Further, McNamara was a four-star recruit in the 2019 class.
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Wolverines Against the Spread
- Western Michigan is 33% against the spread on the road
- As underdogs, the Broncos are 22% vs. the line
- In non-conference games, the Broncos are 44% vs. the odds
- On the road, Western Michigan is 60% over the total
- In non-conference games, the Broncos are 60% under the total
- As underdogs, Western Michigan is 70% over the total
- Michigan is 53% against the spread at Michigan Stadium
- As chalk, the Wolverines are 50% on the board
- In non-conference games, Michigan is 25% vs. the odds
- Specifically, Michigan is 65% over the total in home games
- The Wolverines are 61% over the total as a favorite
- Western Michigan has failed to cover its last five meetings with Michigan
- The previous three meetings in this series went under the total
- All of these games took place at Michigan Stadium
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Wolverines
As was previously noted, the Wolverines own the College Football odds against Western Michigan.
Western Michigan at Michigan SBG Best Bet: Michigan Wolverines.