Ohio vs. Western Michigan, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Use Code SSWC MACtion is on tap for this Ohio vs. Western Michigan prediction on Tuesday night. Ohio is currently 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the MAC, which ties them with four teams, including Western Michigan. The Broncos are 5-4 overall and 4-1 in the MAC. These teams have not played since 2023, with the Bobcats winning 20-17 as a 16.5-point favorite at home. This is just one game, but Stat Salt covers nearly every game for seven sports, including college football picks on the other matchups this week.
Quick Picks and Prediction for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
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It's finally here, the Ohio vs. Western Michigan prediction.
- Western Michigan 23, Ohio 21
- The Broncos will cover as a home underdog on a cold Tuesday night.
- There is some concern about Ohio's defense with two key injuries. Western Michigan will take advantage.
Ohio vs. Western Michigan Odds and Line Movement
Check out the opening odds and current odds below, including the totals and money lines for the Ohio vs. Western Michigan game.
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Opening Odds for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
Ohio -2.5 (-110)
Western Michigan +2.5
Total: 47.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
Ohio -126
WMU +108
- (odds from FanDuel)
Opening Odds for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
Ohio (-2.5) (-110)
Western Michigan (+2.5 ) (-110)
Live Current Odds for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
Ohio (-2.5) (-110)
Western Michigan (+2.5) (-110)
Key Matchups for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
Bobcats are rolling
Ohio comes into this game having won three straight games, with the last win coming against Miami-Ohio, 24-20 on Nov. 4 as a 2.5-point favorite. QB Parker Navarro completed 16 of 31 for 201 yards with a TD and a pick against the Redhawks. Sieh Bangura led the ground attack with 102 yards and a TD. Defensively, the Bobcats held the Redhawks to just 305 yards of offense.
Navarro leads the squad with 1,987 yards passing, 12 TDs and eight picks. Bangura leads the Bobcats with 830 yards rushing and 10 TDs, while Navarro adds 536 yards rushing and four scores.
Broncos bounce back from loss to Miami-Ohio
Western Michigan won four straight games before falling at Miami-Ohio 26-17 on Oct. 25. They bounced back on Nov. 1 with a 24-21 home win over Central Michigan, but didn't cover the six points. The Broncos needed a 7-yard pass from Broc Lowry completed 17 of 24 for 150 yards and a TD, while rushing for 82 yards and a score.
Lowry is completing 64.8% of his passes for 1,314 yards with seven TDs and just one pick. He's also leading the team in rushing with 591 yards and eight TDs, while Jalen Buckley adds 351 yards and two scores, but is averaging just 3.6 yards per catch.
Betting Trends for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
Ohio is:
- 6-3 Over last 9 vs. Western Michigan
Western Michigan:
- 8-4 ATS last 12 vs. Ohio
- 6-3 ATS last 9 games.
- 9-4 Under last 13
Key Injuries and Analysis for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
Ohio:
- LB Michael Molnar is questionable with an undisclosed injury. Is the team's leading tackler with 62, adding three pass breakups and 1.5 sacks.
- S Adonis Williams (undisclosed) is questionable. Is third on the team with 59 tackles.
Western Michigan:
No key injuries.
Ohio vs. Western Michigan ATS and Over/Under Betting Picks
Western Michigan wins with defense as they are holding teams to just 110 yards rushing per game to rank 23rd and 182 passing yards. It's going to be a cold one and this is where the rush defense for Western Michigan steps up against Navarro and Bangura. Ohio's rush defense is just average at 149 yards per game allowed (76th) and the Broncos should be able to take advantage. A lower-scoring game is expected due to the weather and the outstanding defense of Western Michigan, which allows just 253 yards per game at home and 88.6 rushing yards.
Ohio vs. Western Michigan Spread
- Western Michigan +2.5
Total for Ohio vs. Western Michigan
- Under 47.5
Ohio vs. Western Michigan Score Prediction
- Western Michigan 23-Ohio 21
Expect a very cold night in Kalamazoo, and that should benefit the home team. At home, Western Michigan is 4-1 with their lone loss taking place against North Texas on Sept. 6. Their defense has shut out Ball State (42-0) and held UMass, Rhode Island and Toledo to a combined 30 points. Ohio has allowed 424.8 yards per game on the road, including 164 yards on the on the ground. Expect a close game, but for the Broncos to pull out this one outright.
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