Western Michigan Broncos defeat Bowling Green Falcons 23-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Bowling Green Falcons 10, Western Michigan Broncos 23
The Western Michigan Broncos beat the Bowling Green Falcons 23-10 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Waldo Stadium. The Bowling Green Falcons covered the spread as 14-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 44.5, with 33 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Western Michigan Broncos final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Western Michigan Broncos led 14-10 at halftime. They outscored the Bowling Green Falcons 9-0 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jay Kastantin (Bowling Green Falcons): 20/31 passing for 149 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.
- Nakai Amachree (Bowling Green Falcons): 11 carries for 61 yards.
- Cole Cabana (Western Michigan Broncos): 7 carries for 110 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Aveion Chenault (Western Michigan Broncos): 5 catches for 109 yards.
Who covered the spread in Bowling Green Falcons vs. Western Michigan Broncos?
The Bowling Green Falcons covered the spread as 14-point underdogs, losing by 13 points.
The spread opened at Western Michigan Broncos -13 and closed at Western Michigan Broncos -14.
Did Bowling Green Falcons vs. Western Michigan Broncos go over or under the total?
The game went under: 33 points combined against a closing total of 44.5, under by 11.5. 24 of the 33 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 44.5.
How did AiQ's Bowling Green Falcons vs. Western Michigan Broncos predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Western Michigan Broncos to win at -625, a win (+$16 on a $100 bet).
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Western Michigan Broncos game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Bowling Green Falcons team total 14.5: the under, paying -118, with 10 scored.
- Western Michigan Broncos team total 29.5: the under, paying -113, with 23 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Western Michigan Broncos won the first half, paying -440.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-quarter total 8.5: the over, paying -115, with 14 points scored.
- First-half total 22.5: the over, paying -118, with 24 points scored.
- First-half spread: Bowling Green Falcons +7.5 covered, paying -115.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Western Michigan Broncos odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Bowling Green Falcons at +455 and the Western Michigan Broncos at -625. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Western Michigan Broncos a 83% favorite. The Western Michigan Broncos won as the favorite at -625: $16 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Western Michigan Broncos, the best price before the game was -590 at Caesars: priced near fair (−0.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Western Michigan Broncos between the open and the close, and the Bowling Green Falcons covered.
Bowling Green Falcons and Western Michigan Broncos betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Bowling Green Falcons 2-7 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 3 times. That made it three straight losses for the Bowling Green Falcons.
This result left the Western Michigan Broncos 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times.
What's next for Bowling Green Falcons and Western Michigan Broncos?
Next for the Bowling Green Falcons: the Kent State Golden Flashes at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Next for the Western Michigan Broncos: at the Akron Zips on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.