Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction College Football Picks 11/30/24

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Michigan Eagles

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Western Michigan Eagles

Recent betting trends in games played between Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan game

Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview

The Eagles went 4-1 over their first five outings, beating UMass, Jacksonville State, St. Francis PA, and Kent State in that time. Eastern Michigan has since gone just 1-5 with losses to Miami-OH, Akron, Toledo, Ohio, and Buffalo alongside a lone win over Central Michigan.

Matched up against Buffalo last Wednesday, the Eagles faced a 17-0 deficit by the break. Eastern Michigan got better in the second half but still lost 37-20. Cole Snyder threw for 351 yards, three scores, and two picks. Top receiver Markus Allen notched 187 yards and a score off nine grabs.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

Over on the Western Michigan side, they started out on a 1-3 run with losses to Wisconsin, Ohio State, and Marshall. The Broncos would beat Ball State, Akron, Kent State, and Buffalo before losses to NIU, Bowling Green, and Central Michigan.

In their Tuesday matchup with the Chippewas, the Broncos held a 13-0 deficit at halftime. Western Michigan posted a couple of TDs after the break but still lost 16-14. Hayden Wolff had 126 pass yards, while Jalen Buckley carried 12 times for 50 yards and a TD.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• The favorite has won each of Western Michigan's last nine games at Waldo Stadium.
• Eastern Michigan has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Western Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a home favorite.
• Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against conference opponents.

Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win

• The underdog has won four of the last five games between Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan.
• Western Michigan has lost each of its last five November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games in November.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Eastern Michigan's last four games at Waldo Stadium.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Western Michigan's last nine games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of Eastern Michigan's last six road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction

I’ll lean toward Western Michigan but I could probably go either way. The Broncos are sitting on a dismal losing streak right now, capped by a loss to a struggling Central Michigan squad. Western Michigan notched just 184 yards (134 passing), 10 first downs, and a 2-of-10 run on third-down tries in that one. That makes just 27 points combined over the last two games for WMU, and that’s not going to cut it here.

As for Eastern Michigan, they had 445 yards (375 passing) and 20 first downs in their loss to Buffalo. The Eagles also had three interceptions and nine penalties, however. Eastern Michigan has been outscored 72-30 over their last two outings and could use a good showing here as well. Ultimately I like the Broncos a little better cover-wise, but it’s a coin flip. Should be a competitive game at least.