Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
Washington is favored by -27.5 points as they host the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Saturday, September 7th. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, with BTN handling the broadcast. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this week two non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently 47.5 points for the game.
EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Huskies -27.5
This game will be played at Husky Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:
- We have the Washington Huskies winning this one by a score of 42 to 12
- Not only do we have the Washington Huskies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -27.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points
Will The Eastern Michigan Eagles Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Eastern Michigan is off to a strong start this season, picking up a road win over UMass. The Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 50.5 points, but the game ended with a total of 42 points, hitting the under. This victory puts Eastern Michigan at 1-0 for the season.
The game was scoreless after the first quarter, but Eastern Michigan took control in the second quarter, outscoring UMass 14-0. After UMass cut the lead to 17-7 in the third quarter, the Eagles held on for the win, adding 11 points in the fourth quarter.
Eastern Michigan’s offense was effective in their 28-14 win, racking up 383 total yards and 21 first downs. The Eagles’ ground game contributed 142 yards and two touchdowns, while their passing attack added 241 yards and another score.
Cole Snyder completed 58.6% of his passes for 241 yards, throwing one touchdown and finishing with a passer rating of 97.05. Delbert Mimms III led the rushing effort with 60 yards on 12 carries, and Oran Singleton was the top receiver, catching eight passes for 89 yards and a touchdown.
Eastern Michigan’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 329 total yards to UMass in their last game. The Eagles gave up 152 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while UMass also had 177 passing yards against Eastern Michigan’s secondary. Overall, the Eagles allowed 24 first downs and 28 points in the game.
Are The Washington Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Washington is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 35-3 win over Weber State. The Huskies were dominant from the start, leading 14-0 at halftime. Weber State managed to get on the board in the third quarter, but Washington quickly put the game out of reach by adding 21 more points in the third quarter.
There were no betting lines available for this matchup, but Washington’s defense was impressive, holding Weber State to just three points.
Washington’s offense was dominant in their 35-3 win, racking up 483 total yards and 25 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, with 205 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while the passing attack added 278 yards and two scores.
Quarterback Will Rogers completed 76.9% of his passes for 250 yards and a passer rating of 119.07, with one touchdown. Jonah Coleman led the rushing effort with 127 yards and three touchdowns, while Giles Jackson was the top receiver with 98 yards on 10 catches.
Washington’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Weber State to just three points and 253 total yards. The Huskies were particularly strong against the pass, limiting Weber State to 98 passing yards on 11 completions. However, they did struggle to stop the run, allowing 155 rushing yards on 37 carries.