Free NCAA Pick: Eastern Michigan vs. UMass Odds
Looking for Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UMass Minutemen free NCAA Week 1 picks & NCAA odds? NCAA betting sees the Eagles taking on the Minutemen on Saturday, August 31st at the Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Cappers Picks provides complimentary NCAA handicapping picks all season long including all NCAA Week 1 games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Eastern Michigan UMass matchup.
2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UMass Minutemen (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Amherst, MA
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Eastern Michigan +1.5 | UMass -1.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Eastern Michigan +105 | UMass -127
College Football Betting Total: O/U 49.5
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Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan finished last season with a 6-7 overall record, going 5-2 at home and 1-5 on the road. They were favored in five of their 13 games, finishing with a 3-2 record as the favorite and 3-5 as the underdog. This season, the Eagles are ranked 125th in our pre-season power rankings, with a 47.8% chance of being bowl-eligible. Our projections give them a 3.8% chance of winning the Mid-American Conference.
In the futures market, the Eagles are listed at +3220 to win the Mid-American Conference, giving them the 8th worst odds out of the 12 teams in the conference. However, their chances of making it to the Mid-American Conference title game are set at +1200, with an 8% chance based on the current odds.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Stats
Eastern Michigan’s passing game was limited last season, as they averaged just 152 passing yards per game, ranking 115th in the country. Overall, the Eagles averaged 19.5 points per game, placing them 86th nationally. Their struggles on third down were evident, as they converted only 35% of their third down chances, placing them 100th in college football. On the ground, the Eagles finished 101st, with an average of 113.5 rushing yards per game.
This season, the Eagles have added quarterback Cole Snyder, who threw for 2,109 yards and 13 touchdowns last year at Buffalo. Snyder completed 54.6% of his passes last season and had a passer rating of 72.8. Dontae McMillan is the top returning running back, and Delbert Mimms III, who rushed for 282 yards last season at NC State, has also joined the team. Eastern Michigan is looking for a more balanced offensive attack to improve on last year’s numbers.
Eastern Michigan’s defense was average against the pass last season, allowing 213 passing yards per game (70th). However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 189.8 rushing yards per game, which ranked 151st in the nation. Overall, the Eagles allowed 26.7 points per game, placing them 61st in the country. Opposing quarterbacks completed 59.6% of their passes against them last season.
UMass Minutemen
UMass is coming off a season in which they went 3-9 overall. They were 2-6 as the road underdog and 1-3 as the favorite. At home, UMass was 1-5 and finished the season with a 3-9 record. Last season, UMass was 124th in our power rankings, and this year, we are giving them a 30.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, which ranks 112th in the country.
UMass Minutemen Stats
UMass quarterback Taisun Phommachanh, who threw for 1,507 yards and six touchdowns last season, is back for another year. He ended the season with a passer rating of 78.6, ranking 82nd in the country. The Minutemen’s passing game averaged 214.1 yards per game, placing them 86th nationally. Overall, UMass averaged 23.2 points per game, with their passing game being a key part of their offensive production. The team also ranked 88th in rushing yards per game, with Jalen John being their top returning running back.
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On the receiving end, Anthony Simpson, who had 792 yards last season, is the top returning wide receiver for UMass. The Minutemen also added Keshawn Brown from Duquesne to bolster their receiving corps. UMass will be looking for a stronger ground game this season, and they have brought in CJ Hester from Western Michigan to help in the backfield.
UMass had a tough time stopping the run last season, giving up 222.4 rushing yards per game, which ranked 171st in the nation. Overall, their defense allowed 37.8 points per game. While their pass defense was better, ranking 58th in passing yards allowed, opponents found a lot of success on the ground against them.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UMass Minutemen NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the UMass Minutemen are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Eastern Michigan Eagles are 7-2-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the UMass Minutemen have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Eastern Michigan Eagles’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The UMass Minutemen’s have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Eastern Michigan +1.5
Our projections for this week one matchup between Eastern Michigan and UMass have the Eagles winning 27-21. Even though UMass is the slight -1.5 point favorite, we like Eastern Michigan to win straight-up and would take them as the road underdog.
With the over/under line sitting at 49.5 points, we see the under as the best play, as our model has these teams combining for 48 points.
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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UMass Minutemen NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
Opening game at home for the first time since 2018 and @FBCoachBrown is ready to go! 🏈
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— UMass Football (@UMassFootball) August 26, 2024
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