Betting fans will be looking to hit pay dirt on Saturday when the Western Michigan Broncos host the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Waldo Stadium in Week 8 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Western Michigan Broncos were listed as -23.5-point favorites at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook on the college football lines menu.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 34-15 victory for the Broncos. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Eastern Michigan Eagles will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 6-1 ATS against the spread this season, while the Western Michigan Broncos are 6-1 ATS. Eastern Michigan is 2-5 on the over under betting totals; Western Michigan is 3-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan injuries news.
The game pits the Western Michigan Broncos, currently No. 12 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, who rate No. 107 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Western Michigan's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 44.29 PPG, against a Eastern Michigan defense that ranks No. 71 this week at 28.29 PPG. The Western Michigan aerial game is averaging 228.14 yards per game, less than the Eastern Michigan Eagles secondary allows through the air, 262 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Eastern Michigan Eagles feature the league's No. 52-rated road run defense, allowing 164.25 yards per game. Western Michigan, meanwhile, ranks No. 24 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In Eastern Michigan's last outing, Brogan Roback threw for 347 yards to lead the Eagles over Ohio 27-20 at Peden Stadium.
Last time we saw the Zips, they had no answer for Jarvion Franklin as the Broncos rolled to a 41-0 victory at InfoCision Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Michigan home to Miami-OH, Saturday, October 29th
Western Michigan at Ball State, Tuesday, November 1st