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Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles November 30th 2024
ESPN+ is covering the week 14 matchup between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and Western Michigan Broncos, set to kick off at 1:30 ET from Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo. Both teams enter this game with a 5-6 record for the season. The Broncos are -7 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently sitting at 57.5 points.
Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan Key Information
- Teams: Eagles at Broncos
- Where: Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds WMICH -259 | EMICH +212 O/U 57.5
The Eagles Can Win If…
Eastern Michigan enters Week 14 with a 5-6 record, facing Western Michigan. They have a 38.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the Mid-American. The Eagles rank 121st in our power rankings.
So far, Eastern Michigan has been favored in four games, going 2-2 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -1.5 points per game, and they are 5-4 against the spread this season.
This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points. Eastern Michigan’s games have averaged 54.7 points, with an average line of 50.6 points. Their over/under record stands at 5-4.
Eastern Michigan’s offense is averaging 26.6 points per game heading into week 14, placing them 63rd in the nation. They rank 115th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is 40%, and their rushing game is averaging 138.4 yards per game.
Quarterback Cole Snyder has thrown for 2,593 yards with a passer rating of 85. He has 15 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Eastern Michigan is 24th in passing attempts per game, averaging 249.2 yards through the air. Terry Lockett Jr. leads the team with 651 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
Eastern Michigan’s defense has allowed an average of 28.1 points per game this season, including 37 points in their recent loss to Buffalo. They gave up 398 total yards, with 260 passing yards and three passing touchdowns allowed.
Opposing quarterbacks have completed 62.7% of their passes against Eastern Michigan, averaging 229.5 passing yards per game. The Eagles’ defense has faced the 26th fewest pass attempts nationally, but they’ve allowed 164.3 rushing yards per game this season.
- Eastern Michigan has put together a record of 0-3 in their last three games (regular season). Against the spread, Eastern Michigan went 1-2 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 2-1.
- Across Eastern Michigan’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 4-6. Against the spread, Eastern Michigan went 6-4 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 6-4.
The Broncos Can Win If…
Western Michigan enters Week 14 with a 5-6 record, needing a win against Eastern Michigan to become bowl-eligible. They’ve gone 2-1 at home and 2-5 on the road this season. The Broncos have been favored in four of their 11 games, and they’ve gone 3-1 as the favorite.
Western Michigan’s ATS record is 4-6, and they’ve covered the spread in two of three home games. Their average scoring margin this season is -2.9 points per game, and they’ve gone 2-2 against the spread as the favorite.
This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points, while Western Michigan’s games have averaged an O/U line of 54.7 points. They’ve gone over the total six times, with their games averaging 62.4 points per contest.
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Western Michigan’s offense is averaging 29.7 points per game, placing them 43rd in the nation as they head into week 14. Our power rankings have them as the 58th best offense in college football. Their ground game is their strength, with 187.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 36th nationally.
Jaden Nixon leads the rushing attack with 880 yards, 12 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Hayden Wolff has thrown for 2,086 yards and 16 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 99. Western Michigan ranks 21st in completion percentage, completing 65.6% of their passes.
Western Michigan’s defense has struggled this season, giving up an average of 32.6 points per game. They’ve allowed 230.2 passing yards per game, ranking 107th nationally, and 187 rushing yards per game, placing them 138th. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 63.8% of their passes against the Broncos.
In their recent game against Central Michigan, the defense allowed 16 points, giving up 318 total yards, including 178 rushing yards on 46 attempts and 140 passing yards. They also forced one interception in the game.
- The Western Michigan Broncos have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. In these games, they have a 2-1 record vs the spread and an over-under mark of 3-0.
- Through their last ten regular season contests, Western Michigan has a record of 7-3. Against the spread, Western Michigan went 6-4 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 7-3.
The Lean
Our projected score for this matchup is 36-27 in favor of Eastern Michigan, who are coming in as -7 point favorites on the road. We like Eastern Michigan to win and cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 57.5 points, our projection of 63 total points suggests that taking the over is the best play.
