Who: Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan
Time: November 16, 2021 7:30 EST
Venue: Rynearson Stadium – Ypsilanti, MI
Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan Odds:
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Moneyline: WMU -215 | EMU +172
Spread: WMU -5.5 (-110) | EMU +5.5 (-110)
Total: Under 67.5 (-108) | Over 67.5 (-112)
Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan Betting Preview
The MAC West is one of the tightest division in college football and a crucial game is set for Tuesday night when the Western Michigan Broncos (6-4, 3-3) visit the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-4, 3-3). Both teams are tied for third in the West, with two other teams, and trail the 5-1 Northern Illinois Huskies by two games. This game will air live on ESPN2.
Through 10 games, the Broncos offense is averaging 30.7 points per game and 444.5 yards per game, 249.0 through the air and 195.5 on the ground. Defensively, WMU is allowing 30.0 points and 336.4 yards, 210.4 passing and 126.0 rushing.
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The Eastern Michigan offense is averaging 34.0 points per game and 392.3 yards per game, 276.7 through the air and 115.6 on the ground. Defensively, EMU is allowing 28.2 points and 431.4 yards, 236.1 passing and 195.3 rushing.
Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the Western Michigan Broncos and Eastern Michigan Eagles.
Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan Betting Stats
Western Michigan
- Western Michigan are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 5 games.
- Western Michigan are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games.
- Western Michigan are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Eastern Michigan.
- Western Michigan are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Eastern Michigan.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 5 games on the road.
- Western Michigan are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Eastern Michigan.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 6 games this season.
- Western Michigan are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
- Western Michigan are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
Eastern Michigan
- Eastern Michigan are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games.
- Eastern Michigan are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games at home.
- Eastern Michigan are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Western Michigan.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Michigan’s last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Eastern Michigan are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games played in November.
- Eastern Michigan are 13-7 ATS in their last 20 games played in week 12.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Michigan’s last 5 games played on a Tuesday.
Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan Betting Pick
Last time out, Western Michigan hosted the Akron Zips and needed a late touchdown to win 45-40. WMU led 38-24 midway through the fourth quarter, but Akron scored 14 unanswered points to take a late 40-38 lead. Corey Crooms hauled in a 45-yards touchdown pass with one minute remaining to secure the win for the Broncos. Kaleb Eleby went 12/20 for 217 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and one rushing touchdown. WMU ran all over Akron as they combined for 316 yards and three touchdown on 45 carries, a 7.0 average. Defensively, WMU allowed 391 total yards and recovered one Akron fumble.
Eastern Michigan hosted the Ohio Bobcats and suffered a close 34-26 defeat. This game was close throughout, but EMU could never take the lead and trailed from midway through the first quarter until the end. Ben Bryant went 41/57 for 354 yards, one touchdown and one interception on the night. Tanner Knule could not find the end zone but he hauled in 11 passed for 127 yards and Samson Evans rushed the ball eight times for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, the Eagles allowed 495 total yards and did not force any turnovers.
Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Series History: EMU has won the past two meetings, but WMU still leads the all-time series 34-20-2.