Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 7

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Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Spread, Line & Odds for Sept. 7

Data Skrive:

At 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Western Michigan Broncos (0-1) play at the Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0).

The Broncos are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +37) versus the Buckeyes (with an over/under of 54.5 points).

Read on for our preview for this season, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Spread

Ohio State -37 vs. Western Michigan

Bet $20, Payout $38.02

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-37)
  • Moneyline: Buckeyes (-7143), Broncos (+1800)
  • Total: 54.5 points
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Betting Stats and Info

Against the spread, the Buckeyes are winless in one games. The Buckeyes are winless in 13 games against the spread when favored by 37 points or more. In one game as a moneyline favorite, Ohio State won. Western Michigan is undefeated against the spread (1-0-0) this season. Western Michigan has been the underdog on the moneyline one time this season, and failed to pick up the victory.

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Key Players

Ohio State Buckeyes

  • Kyle McCord threw for 3,170 yards last season (243.8 per game) while completing 65.8% of his passes (229-for-348), with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions.
  • TreVeyon Henderson took 156 carries for 926 rushing yards a season ago (71.2 per game) and scored 11 touchdowns. He also caught 19 passes for 229 yards.
  • Last season DeaMonte Trayanum rushed for 373 yards on 85 carries (28.7 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
  • Last season Marvin Harrison Jr. was targeted 117 times and collected 67 catches for 1,211 yards with 14 touchdowns.
  • Cade Stover chipped in with 576 receiving yards on 41 catches and five touchdowns. He was targeted 53 times, and averaged 44.3 yards per game.
  • Emeka Egbuka caught 41 passes on 63 targets for 515 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 39.6 yards per game.
  • Last season, Jack Sawyer put up 6.5 sacks, seven TFL and 47 tackles.
  • In last year’s campaign, Steele Chambers racked up 82 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
  • Jordan Hancock intercepted two passes while adding 41 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended a season ago.

Western Michigan Broncos

  • Last year Hayden Wolff totaled 1,505 passing yards (125.4 per game) while going 148-for-226 (65.5%) and throwing for eight touchdowns with five interceptions.
  • Jalen Buckley rushed for 1,003 yards on 189 carries (83.6 yards per game) and scored 10 touchdowns a season ago.
  • Last year Zahir Abdus-Salaam rushed for 470 yards on 123 carries (39.2 yards per game), with five rushing touchdowns.
  • Kenneth Womack reeled in 76 passes for 691 yards last season and scored one touchdown. He was targeted 110 times, and averaged 57.6 yards per game.
  • Leroy Thomas also tacked on 36 grabs for 401 yards and two touchdowns. He was targeted 58 times, and put up 33.4 receiving yards per game.
  • Anthony Sambucci caught 21 passes on 36 targets for 318 yards and five TDs.
  • Last season Marshawn Kneeland piled up 4.5 sacks, five TFL and 47 tackles.
  • Over his 2023 campaign, Tate Hallock collected 74 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions.