Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Western Michigan Broncos Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 3

At Waldo Stadium on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-1) meet the Western Michigan Broncos (1-1).

The Panthers are expected to win by double digits (currently -10.5) against the Broncos. The over/under for this matchup is 50 points.

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Game Info and Betting Lines for Pittsburgh vs. Western Michigan

• Game Day: Saturday, September 17, 2022
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPNU
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Stadium: Waldo Stadium

Pittsburgh Betting Insights

• Pittsburgh covered 10 times in 14 games with a spread last season.
• Pittsburgh had an ATS record of 4-2 when playing as at least 10.5-point favorites last season.
• A total of eight Pittsburgh games last season hit the over.

Pittsburgh Stats & Insights

• Pittsburgh averaged 41.4 points per game last season, 13.2 more than Western Michigan surrendered per matchup (28.2).
• Pittsburgh was 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall in games when it scored over 28.2 points last season.
• Western Michigan had a 5-3 record against the spread and a 7-2 record overall in games when it gave up less than 41.4 points last year.
• Pittsburgh averaged 155.7 more yards per game (486.5) than Western Michigan allowed per outing (330.8) last season.
• In games that Pittsburgh amassed over 330.8 yards last season, the team was 9-3 against the spread and 10-2 overall.
• In games Western Michigan kept its opponents to less than 486.5 yards last season, it had a 4-5-1 record ATS and a 6-4 record overall.
• Last season, Pittsburgh ran for just 4.6 more yards (149.1) than Western Michigan allowed per contest (144.5).
• Last year Pittsburgh had a 6-1 ATS record and a 7-0 overall record in games the team rushed for more than 144.5 yards.
• Western Michigan was 4-3-1 against the spread and 6-2 overall when holding opponents to fewer than 149.1 rushing yards last year.
• Pittsburgh turned the ball over two more times (15 total) than Western Michigan forced a turnover (13) last season.

Pittsburgh’s Best Players

• Kenny Pickett had a passing stat line last year of 4,319 yards with a 67.2% completion rate (334-for-497), 42 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and an average of 308.5 yards per game. His rushing stat line was 98 carries for 233 yards and five TDs.
• Last year Israel Abanikanda took 123 rushing attempts for 651 yards (46.5 per game) and scored seven touchdowns.
• Vincent Davis put up 593 yards on 142 carries (42.4 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns last year.
• Jordan Addison picked up 100 receptions for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns last year. He was targeted 145 times, and averaged 113.8 yards per game.
• Jared Wayne produced last year, catching 47 passes for 658 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged 47.0 receiving yards per game.
• Taysir Mack hauled in 27 passes for 461 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 32.9 yards per game last year.
• Habakkuk Baldonado did his thing last season with a huge stat line of 9.0 sacks, 8.0 TFL and 32 tackles.
• Sirvocea Dennis was a wrecking ball on the field, collecting 61 tackles, 7.0 TFL, four sacks, and one interception last year.
• Erick Hallett intercepted three passes last year while also totaling 43 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

Western Michigan Betting Insights

• Western Michigan covered five times in 12 matchups with a spread last season.
• Western Michigan covered the spread once last year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 10.5-point underdogs.
• Western Michigan games hit the over six out of 12 times last year.

Western Michigan Stats & Insights

• Western Michigan racked up 32.5 points per game last season, 8.9 more than Pittsburgh allowed (23.6).
• Western Michigan was 4-2 against the spread and 6-1 overall last season when the team notched over 23.6 points.
• When Pittsburgh allowed less than 32.5 points last season, it had an 8-0 record against the spread and an 8-0 record overall.
• Western Michigan averaged 114.1 more yards per game (467.7) than Pittsburgh allowed per outing (353.6) last year.
• Western Michigan was 4-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall when the team amassed more than 353.6 yards last year.
• When Pittsburgh kept its opponents to fewer than 467.7 yards last season, it had a 10-1 record ATS and a 10-1 record overall.
• Last season Western Michigan averaged 214.1 rushing yards per game, 124.8 more than Pittsburgh allowed per outing (89.3).
• Western Michigan had a 5-6 ATS record and a 7-5 overall record when the team rushed for over 89.3 yards last season.
• Last year, Pittsburgh was 10-4 against the spread and 11-3 overall when holding opponents to less than 214.1 yards on the ground.
• Last season Western Michigan had 16 turnovers, seven fewer than Pittsburgh had takeaways (23).

Western Michigan’s Best Players

• Kaleb Eleby threw for 3,277 yards and 23 touchdowns last season.
• Sean Tyler averaged 88.5 rushing yards and collected nine rushing touchdowns.
• La’Darius Jefferson ran for 10 touchdowns on 836 yards a year ago.
• Skyy Moore was targeted 10.1 times per game and collected 1,283 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns over the course of 2021.
• Corey Crooms grabbed six touchdowns and had 764 receiving yards (58.8 ypg) in 2021.
• Jaylen Hall averaged 63.0 receiving yards per game on 6.3 targets per game a season ago.
• Ali Fayad proved to be a strong defender last year, recording 11.5 sacks, 12.0 TFL and 36 tackles.
• Corvin Moment had an impactful defensive performance last season with 63 tackles, 13.0 TFL, and four sacks.
• Dorian Jackson racked up two interceptions in addition to 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and seven passes defended a year ago.