Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-6) are headed to Waldo Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024 where they will go up against the Western Michigan Broncos (5-6). Western Michigan opens this matchup as 7.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 57.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 5-6 for this year. In their last matchup, the Eagles stepped onto the field against the Buffalo Bulls and took a loss by a score of 37-20. The Eastern Michigan Eagles ended up running the ball 31 different times and recorded 70 yards, earning them an average of 2.3 yds per carry. Overall, they tallied 70 plays which totaled 445 yards. Eastern Michigan relinquished 18 pass completions on 28 tries for a total of 260 yds, and a completion rate of 64.3%. Against the run, the Eagles gave up 136 yards on 41 attempts, which is 3.3 yards per run surrendered.

The Eagles have earned 4,241 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring, Eastern Michigan has amassed 17 passing touchdowns and 15 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the football over 14 times. Eastern Michigan has compiled 243 first downs, and they have committed 75 penalties for 734 yds. As a unit they average 136.3 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 90th in the country. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Eastern Michigan Eagles are sitting at 26.6 points per outing.

In terms of passing yardage, the Eagles are giving up 2,525 yds which ranks them 87th in college football. They are allowing 229.5 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 63.4%. Over the course of this season, they have relinquished 386.3 yards/outing ranking them 87th in Division 1. They have yielded 21 touchdowns through the air as well as 17 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 4.5 yards per running attempt and 156.7 yards on the ground per contest this season. For the year, they have allowed 1,724 yards on the ground through 11 outings. The Eagles rank 93rd in the country in terms of their opponents scoring, giving up 28.1 points per game.

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The Broncos come into this game with a record of 5-6 for this season. In their last game, the Broncos walked away with a loss by a score of 16-14 against the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 184 yards while running 51 plays (3.6 yards per play). Western Michigan rushed the football for 2.0 yards per attempt, finishing with 50 yards on 25 carries. Western Michigan gave up 49 rushing attempts for 167 yards (3.4 yards per carry). The Broncos pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 47.1%, surrendering 140 yds on 8 for 17 through the air.

The Western Michigan Broncos hold an average of 376.1 yards per game, ranking them 78th in Division 1. The Western Michigan offense has compiled 444 penalty yards on 46 violations, which ranks 127th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 184.4 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 2,028 yards for this season. They have thrown 8 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to tally 212 1st downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Broncos are sitting 53rd in the country holding an average of 29.7 points per game. During the season to this point, the Broncos currently have a total of 2,109 yards through the air in addition to an average of 191.7 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 104th in college football.

Western Michigan has allowed a total of 2,033 yards rushing (184.8 yards/game) in addition to 24 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have conceded 18 touchdowns via the pass as well as 230.2 yards/outing, ranking them 88th in Division 1. They have tallied 11 fumbles and 6 interceptions for the season. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 724 plays, which ranks them 63rd in the country. The Broncos are allowing 32.6 points per game, which puts them 113th in D-1. In total, they have allowed 359 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Broncos -7.0

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