Syracuse Football: Week 4 Western Michigan crystal ball predictions

KALAMAZOO, MI - AUGUST 31: Jon Wassink #16 of the Western Michigan Broncos looks to pass against the Syracuse Orange in the first quarter of a game at Waldo Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
KALAMAZOO, MI - AUGUST 31: Jon Wassink #16 of the Western Michigan Broncos looks to pass against the Syracuse Orange in the first quarter of a game at Waldo Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Syracuse football gets a rematch with the Western Michigan Broncos. Here are our FULL crystal ball predictions on how this will play out on Saturday.

Syracuse football has lost two straight contests and will look for a bounce-back vs the Western Michigan Broncos in Week 4.

These two teams have only played against each other one prior time in history: the season opener of last season. Syracuse held a 34-7 first-half lead before almost blowing it in the second half. Ultimately the Orange won 55-42 on the road.

The Broncos enter this contest at 2-1 after two dominant wins and one blowout loss.

The experts in vegas are split on how to feel about this game. On one side ESPN FPI Analytics suggest that the Broncos have a 55.8 percent chance of walking away with the win. While vegas believes Syracuse is a 5.5 point favorite to steal the victory.

Both teams need a win in a big way for different reasons. Who will snag the victory? Who will be the biggest x-factor in this contest? We have all the answers to your questions and some in our weekly crystal ball prediction series!