Western Michigan Broncos (WMU)
American Football NCAAF Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium Sat 4 Oct 14:30
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College Football Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs UMass

Western Michigan lock horns with UMass in this NCAAF Week 6 matchup at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 14:30 on Saturday, October 4. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Expect Points as WMU Take on UMass

There could be lots of points when UMass clash with Western Michigan, with our prediction being Over 46.5 points in total. Odds of -108 look worth taking for this outcome.

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Big Win for WMU Last Time Out

Western Michigan Broncos beat Rhode Island Rams in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 47-14 home win at Waldo Stadium.

Massachusetts Minutemen have suffered defeat in their last four games. Most recently, a 42-6 scoreline occurred on the road at Faurot Field against Missouri Tigers.

Western Michigan vs UMass Prediction & Picks

Our Western Michigan vs UMass tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

You can get -108 that there are Over 46.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our college football pick to win.

Our CFB predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our picks.

Key Western Michigan vs UMass stats:

  • The 46.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Western Michigan games.
  • The 46.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Massachusetts games.
  • The 46.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Massachusetts games.
  • The 46.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Massachusetts games.

Over 46.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60% That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 46.5
Spread Massachusetts +13.5
Highest Scoring Half Second Half

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan Western Michigan logo 30 - 21 UMass logo UMass

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Western Michigan to claim a 30-21 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Western Michigan vs UMass Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

WMU Big Favorites With the Books

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -455 about Western Michigan which reflects they have a 82% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, UMass Minutemen are trading at +360.

The spread is calculated to be 11.5, while total points comes in at 45.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. The Over 45.5 selection is available to back at -115.

When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.

Player Props & Micro Betting

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player and quarterback lines that focus on performance rather than the game result.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college football micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.

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Massachusetts Have Lost Their Last Four Home Games

Massachusetts have fallen to four defeats in succession at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium. They own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 24.80 points on average and giving up 31.40.

Western Michigan have fallen in four consecutive away contests. They are 2-8 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 16.00 points per contest while yielding 32.60.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O46.5 U46.5
UMass logo UMass Home Stats 3-7 56.20 24.80 31.40 8 2
Western Michigan logo Western Michigan Away Stats 2-8 48.60 16.00 32.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
  • U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Michigan Broncos logo Western Michigan Broncos Stats
UMass logo UMass Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Western Michigan 9 4 307 237 70 6-1 3-3 5W
Ohio 8 4 344 275 69 6-0 2-4 2W
Toledo 8 4 379 146 233 6-0 2-4 4W
Central Michigan 7 5 286 272 14 4-1 3-4 1L
Miami (OH) 7 6 326 286 40 4-2 3-4 1L
Akron 5 7 267 329 -62 3-3 2-4 1W
Buffalo 5 7 288 282 6 2-5 3-2 3L
Kent State 5 7 255 403 -148 3-2 2-5 1W
Ball State 4 8 190 358 -168 4-1 0-7 3L
Eastern Michigan 4 8 289 357 -68 3-3 1-5 1L
Bowling Green 4 8 246 291 -45 3-3 1-5 1W
Northern Illinois 3 9 205 292 -87 2-4 1-5 2L
UMass 0 12 133 463 -330 0-6 0-6 12L