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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2023 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 8 action features a matchup between Western Michigan and Ohio, kicking off at Peden Stadium on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Michigan has a 96.67 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Ohio is 98.67.
- Away Western Michigan - As Week 8 looms, Western Michigan currently has a 0-4 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Ohio - Ohio has a 3-0 record as a home team as they approach Week 8. They currently rank 1st in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Western Michigan ranks 2nd (174) in the MAC Conference, with Ohio currently ranking 3rd (160) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Western Michigan stands 1st (254) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. Ohio sits at 6th (94) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 8 of the 2023 season.
- Team Records - Western Michigan has a 2-5 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Ohio currently 5-2 for the 2023 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as Western Michigan takes on Ohio this Saturday...at Peden Stadium, marking the thrilling second half of the 2023-24 college football season...According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Western Michigan holds a solid 96.67, while Ohio leads with 98.67...With a 2-5 standing, Western Michigan is determined to make a statement against Ohio, currently at 5-2...Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers and witness the chaos unfold...
The Broncos will need to bring their A-game to take on the determined Ohio squad...
(see this matchup's prop bets below)...
As the game kicks off, expect an intense battle between these two teams...
(compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline)...
Western Michigan is searching for a much-needed victory to turn their season around...
Meanwhile, Ohio aims to solidify their position at the top of the standings...
In this fierce clash, both teams will leave everything on the field...
Who will emerge victorious? The answer lies in the hands of fate...
Don't miss a second of the action as Western Michigan and Ohio face off...
(place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers)...
Get ready for a thrilling contest that will keep you on the edge of your seat...
It's Week 8, and the battle for college football glory is about to ignite!
Best Broncos at Bobcats Odds
| Underdog Western Michigan | Favorite Ohio |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Western Michigan | Favorite Ohio |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio is a -16 -117 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Western Michigan is a +16.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 52.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 52.5 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
Ohio is a -750 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Michigan is a +540 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Michigan
Ohio
10/21/23 12:00pm EDT | +16.5 -115-16.5 -105 |
Underdog Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +16.5 Western Michigan underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -16.5 Ohio favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Michigan at Ohio Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Western Michigan
Ohio
First Team To Score
10/21/23 12:00pm EDT | +190-250Bet |
Western Michigan
Ohio
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/21/23 12:00pm EDT | +220-350+10000Bet |
Western Michigan
Ohio
Game to Overtime
10/21/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Western Michigan
Ohio
Both Teams Score 10+
10/21/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes -550No +375Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Western Michigan
Ohio
Both Teams Score 20+
10/21/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +125No -160Bet |
Western Michigan
Ohio
Both Teams Score 30+
10/21/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +700No -1400Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Ohio Saturday, October 21st, 2023 | OHIO 20, WMU 17 Peden Stadium | Ohio by 3 |
| 2022 Week 7 | Ohio vs Western Michigan Saturday, October 15th, 2022 | OHIO 33, WMU 14 Waldo Stadium | Ohio by 19 |
| 2019 Week 12 | Western Michigan vs Ohio Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 | WMU 37, OHIO 34 (OT) Peden Stadium | Western Michigan by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| MAC East | |||||||||
| Ohio | 6-2 | 0.750 | 10 | 3 | 316 | 206 | 5-1 | 4-2 | W4 |
| MAC West | |||||||||
| Western Michigan | 3-5 | 0.375 | 4 | 8 | 284 | 381 | 3-2 | 1-6 | L2 |
Western Michigan & Ohio Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Michigan Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Western Michigan | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Ohio | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | St. Francis (PA) vs Western Michigan | WMU 35, SFPA 17 Thursday, August 31st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Syracuse | SYR 48, WMU 7 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Western Michigan vs Iowa | IOWA 41, WMU 10 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Western Michigan vs Toledo | TOL 49, WMU 31 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | WMU 42, BALL 24 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Mississippi State | MSST 41, WMU 28 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan | M-OH 34, WMU 21 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | OHIO 20, WMU 17 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | WMU 45, EMU 21 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Central Michigan vs Western Michigan | WMU 38, CMU 28 Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | NIU 24, WMU 0 Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Bowling Green vs Western Michigan | BGSU 34, WMU 10 Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Ohio vs San Diego State | SDSU 20, OHIO 13 Saturday, August 26th, 2023 |
| Week 1 | LIU vs Ohio | OHIO 27, LIU 10 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Ohio vs Florida Atlantic | OHIO 17, FAU 10 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Iowa State vs Ohio | OHIO 10, ISU 7 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Ohio vs Bowling Green | OHIO 38, BGSU 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Kent State vs Ohio | OHIO 42, KENT 17 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Ohio vs Northern Illinois | NIU 23, OHIO 13 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | OHIO 20, WMU 17 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Miami (OH) vs Ohio | M-OH 30, OHIO 16 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Ohio vs Buffalo | OHIO 20, BUFF 10 Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Central Michigan vs Ohio | OHIO 34, CMU 20 Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Ohio vs Akron | OHIO 25, AKR 14 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Georgia Southern vs Ohio Myrtle Beach Bowl | OHIO 41, GASO 21 Saturday, December 16th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Michigan vs Ohio College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Western Michigan vs Ohio Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Michigan vs Ohio Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.