The UMass Minutemen (1-2) will look to upset the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles are significant favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7 points. The over/under for the outing is 50.5 points.
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Eastern Michigan vs. UMass Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | -7 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan (-7) | Over (50.5) | Eastern Michigan 29 UMass 22 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Eastern Michigan | UMass | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 19.5 (117) | 27.7 (30) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24 (65) | 43.3 (131) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 2 (35) | 4 (90) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (74) | 5 (13) |
Eastern Michigan vs. UMass Betting Insights
Eastern Michigan Stats and Trends
- Eastern Michigan has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Eagles have not covered the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- Games featuring Eastern Michigan have hit the over once this season.
- EMU has an average point total of 51.5 in their matchups this year, 1.0 more point than this game’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Eastern Michigan holds a 2-0 advantage over UMass in the last two matchups between these two squads. In those games against the Eagles, the Minutemen have a 2-0 record against the spread with those games eclipsing the point total on one occasion. Eastern Michigan has had the scoring advantage in those two matchups, scoring 62 points while UMass scored 41.
UMass Stats and Trends
- UMass has a record of 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- The Minutemen have covered the spread once this season (1-2 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.
- Each UMass game has hit the over this year.
- Every game the Minutemen have played this season has gone over 50.5 combined points scored.
- UMass has had an average of 46.8 points scored in their games so far this season, 3.7 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
Eastern Michigan Players to Watch
- Austin Smith has thrown for 246 yards while completing 58.3% of his passes (28-of-48), with one touchdown and two interceptions this year (123 yards per game).
- Samson Evans has 27 carries for a team-high 125 rushing yards (62.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Jaylon Jackson has 37 yards on 10 carries (18.5 ypg).
- This season Tanner Knue has 12 receptions for a team-high 94 receiving yards (47 per game) and one touchdown.
- Blake Daniels has also contributed with 53 yards on five catches. He puts up 26.5 receiving yards per game this year.
- Jere Getzinger Jr. has caught five passes for 32 yards, averaging 16 yards per game this year.
UMass Players to Watch
- Carlos Davis leads the team with 350 passing yards (175 yards per game) and has a 70% completion percentage this year (28-of-40) while throwing four touchdowns.
- Kay’Ron Adams has taken 45 carries for a team-leading 237 rushing yards (79 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Taisun Phommachanh has run for 130 yards on 25 carries (65 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
- This season Anthony Simpson has 10 receptions for a team-high 188 receiving yards (62.7 per game) and one touchdown.
- Christian Wells has contributed with 95 yards (on four catches).
- This season George Johnson has caught 10 passes for 94 yards and one touchdown, averaging 31.3 receiving yards per game.
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