The Florida Atlantic Owls hosted the Wagner Seahawks on September 28, 2024, at FAU Stadium, and the matchup was highly anticipated with significant betting odds favoring the Owls. According to predictive models and betting analyses, Florida Atlantic was expected to secure a decisive victory.
The predictive models from Dimers.com simulated the game 10,000 times and estimated a win probability of 99% for Florida Atlantic, with a predicted final score of Wagner 8 - Florida Atlantic 40. This prediction was based on each team's average score from the simulations.
Betting Odds and Spread
Betting odds heavily favored the Owls, with a spread of -34.5 and moneyline odds of -50000 for Florida Atlantic, while Wagner was at +5500. The over/under total was set at 51 points.
Game Performance
In the actual game, Florida Atlantic's performance aligned with the predictions. Quarterback C. Fancher threw for 470 yards with 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Running back Z. Mobley had 33 carries for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns. On the receiving end, O. Hayes caught 10 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown.
Wagner's offense struggled to keep up, with quarterback J. Cady throwing for 303 yards with 5 touchdowns and an interception. Running back R. Spruill had 35 carries for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns, while receiver J. Bonelli caught 16 passes for 277 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Season Implications
This win was crucial for Florida Atlantic, who were seeking their second victory of the season. The Owls now stand at 2-2 overall, while Wagner falls to 2-2 as well. The game highlighted the significant gap in performance between the two teams, with Florida Atlantic's dominant display on both offense and defense.
