Western Michigan-Buffalo Preview

The fans at UB Stadium will be treated to a game between the Western Michigan Broncos and the Buffalo Bulls when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 1-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 53.
Western Michigan scored 30 points in the second half to easily beat Ohio 41-20 in Week 6.
The Broncos covered the 8.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 48.5.
Drew Willy tossed two TD strikes in Buffalo’s 27-25 loss to Central Michigan in Week 5.
The Chippewas failed to cover the 7-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (62).
Current streak:
Western Michigan has won 5 straight games.
Buffalo has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Western Michigan: 5-1 SU, 2-3 ATS
Buffalo: 2-3 SU, 4-1 ATS
Western Michigan most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Buffalo most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Western Michigan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Western Michigan’s last 10 games on the road
Western Michigan is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Buffalo’s last 11 games at home
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Western Michigan at Central Michigan, Saturday, October 18
Buffalo home to Army, Saturday, October 18

 

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