In this article, we will formulate a Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 30th at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup.
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos are 5-6 (4-3) this year after they lost to Central Michigan by a score of 16-14 in their last game. Western Michigan trailed 13-0 at the half, but they did win the second half 14-3 in the narrow loss. The Broncos were outgained by a total of 307-184, won the turnover battle 1-0, and went 2-12 on third down in the game. Hayden Wolff threw for 126 yards on 13 completions, while Jalen Buckley rushed for 50 yards and one score.
Prior to that game, the Broncos lost to Bowling Green by a score of 31-13 and Northern Illinois by a score of 42-28. The WMU offense has scored 29.7 points per game with 191.7 passing yards and 184.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 32.6 points per game this season. Hayden Wolff has completed 66.8% of his passes for 2,088 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Jaden Nixon has rushed for 878 yards and 12 scores.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 5-6 (2-5) this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 37-20 in their last game. Eastern Michigan trailed 17-0 at halftime but did cut the deficit to 23-20 in the fourth quarter, before allowing two more scores in the loss. The Eagles outgained Buffalo by a total of 445-398, lost the turnover battle 3-0, and went 5-14 on third down in the game. Cole Snyder threw for 351 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Markus Allen caught nine passes for 187 yards and one score.
Prior to that game, the Eagles lost three straight games against Ohio, Toledo, and Akron. The EMU offense has scored 28.3 points per game with 249.2 passing yards and 136.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 28.1 points per game this season. Cole Snyder has completed 61.3% of his passes for 2,593 yards, 15 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while Delbert Mimms III has rushed for 678 yards and seven scores this year.
Why Eastern Michigan will beat Western Michigan
- Eastern Michigan has won four of its last five games as an underdog against Western Michigan.
- Western Michigan has lost each of its last five games in November.
- Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in each of its last four games at Waldo Stadium.
- Western Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Western Michigan’s last nine games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Eastern Michigan’s last four games as a road underdog has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Michigan ranks 134th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (80.0).
- Western Michigan ranks 124th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (92.7).
- Eastern Michigan ranks T5th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (30.0).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 125th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (10.1).
Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Prediction
Both of these teams come into this game trying to get their sixth win for bowl eligibility, but Western Michigan will have the home-field advantage. The Broncos have lost three games in a row and have only scored 27 points in their last two. Eastern Michigan has lost four games in a row and they have allowed at least 29 points in three straight. The Eagles are very inconsistent offensively and rarely put a full game together, but they will play a bad Western Michigan defense here. I think this game could go either way, so I will take the points with Eastern Michigan in what is expected to be a high-scoring game.