Washington (1-0) vs Eastern Michigan (1-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium)
Betting Odds: Washington -24.5 / Eastern Michigan +24.5 --- Over/Under: 50.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Washington Huskies meet in week 2 college football action from Husky Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Eastern Michigan vs. Washington prediction.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Recap
The Eastern Michigan Eagles come into this one looking to build on their season-opening 28-14 win over UMass last time out. After this game, Eastern Michigan will head home to square off against Jacksonville State.
Eagles Get Balanced Effort Vs. UMass
Cole Snyder threw for 241 yards and a touchdown on 17 of 28 passing while also rushing for 28 yards and a score. Delbert Mimms III led EMU with 60 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while Dontae McMillan added 54 rushing yards on 15 carries. Oran Singleton led the Eagles’ receiving group with 8 grabs for 89 yards and a touchdown while Terry Lockett Jr. chipped in 80 receiving yards and Markus Allen added 61 receiving yards as well in the win. On defense, James Djonkam led the Eagles with 13 total tackles along with a sack while Justin Jefferson added a pair of sacks and Peyton Price had 1.5 sacks.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Eastern Michigan has won three of its last four games.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in four of its last five road games.
Washington Recap
The Washington Huskies come into this one looking to pick up some steam after starting the year with a 35-3 beatdown win over Weber State. Following this matchup, the Huskies will return home for a rivalry matchup against Washington State.
Huskies Stifle Weber State
Will Rogers threw for 250 yards and a touchdown on 20 of 26 passing while Demond Williams Jr. added 28 passing yards and a TD on 3 of 5 passing. Jonah Coleman added a team-high 127 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 16 carries while Adam Mohammed added 39 rushing yards. Giles Jackson led the Huskies with 10 receptions for 98 yards while Denzel Boston chipped in 6 receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. Cameron Davis added 38 receiving yards and Decker DeGraaf’s lone reception went for 33 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Alphonzo Tuputala led the Huskies with 6 total tackles while also combining with Voi Tunuufi for Washington’s lone sack as a team in the win.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 15 games at Husky Stadium.
- Eastern Michigan has lost four of its last five road games in September.
- Washington has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
- Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Eastern Michigan vs. Washington Prediction
I’m on the Huskies here. I just think that the Huskies are heads and shoulders the better team here and while Cole Snyder had a good first outing against UMass, facing the Minutemen and facing the Huskies are two different things. You can already see Jedd Fisch’s fingerprints on the game plan with Washington, and I think that an experienced aerial QB in Will Rogers should have no problems picking apart this Eastern Michigan defense. Not one I’m rushing to bet because of the number, but I think Washington wins it 38-10. Give me Washington.
Chris’s Pick Washington -24.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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