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This weekend, the Eastern Michigan football team aims to bounce back from a 34-7 defeat against No. 18 Wisconsin by facing the University of Massachusetts. On the other hand, UMass is eager to end their 13-game losing streak that began in 2019.
The Minutemen have a favorable history in this short series, as they emerged victorious in the only games played between these non-conference opponents in 2014 and 2015.
This weekend’s game at Michigan sportsbooks will determine if Eastern’s third time will be a charm or if UMass will rally at home.
How to watch: Eastern Michigan Eagles at UMass Minutemen
- The upcoming game is between Eastern Michigan (1-1) and UMass (0-2).
- At 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday
- Location: Amherst, Massachusetts at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
- The TV channel is NESN+ (New England Sports Network) with announcers Jay Burnham, Andy Gresh, and Matt Goldstein.
- FloSports offers live streaming services online.
- The radio station is called WEMU-FM and it is on 89.1 on the dial.
Eastern Michigan a strong road favorite at UMass
While UMass may have a stronger historical record, the betting odds heavily favor Eastern. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Eastern is projected to win by 17 points against UMass, with a total score of 57.
On Tuesday evening, the Eagles had a -900 moneyline at BetMGM, while the Minutemen had a +600 moneyline. DraftKings Sportsbook offered an additional half point on the over/under, which stood at 57.5. By midweek, both sportsbooks had the same spread and moneyline.
Below are the current best odds for each side of this game.
DraftKings states that in the last six games played at McGuirk Stadium, the total points scored have exceeded the predicted line. Additionally, Eastern Michigan has successfully covered the spread in their previous five away games against non-ranked opponents, as recognized by the Associated Press.
Eastern will need to regroup to get the W
Following a remarkable performance of accumulating 410 yards and securing a 35-15 victory against Saint Francis in Week 1, the Eagles’ offense experienced a significant decline when they played at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
The Badgers amassed a total of 518 yards, while the Eagles only managed 92.
Freshman defensive back David Carter Jr. showcased Eastern’s only touchdown with an impressive 98-yard interception return. In the first two games, the Eagles utilized their top two quarterbacks. Junior quarterback Preston Hutchinson (pictured in lead image) completed 6 of 13 passes for 53 yards and had one interception against Wisconsin. Additionally, senior signal-caller Ben Bryant completed 4 of 7 passes and accumulated 23 passing yards.
In order to secure the victory, the Eagles must realign their focus and swiftly accumulate points on the scoreboard.
Will UMass stop the slide against Eastern Michigan?
This Saturday, it will be exactly two years since Massachusetts celebrated its last win on September 18, 2019. Following their triumphant 37-29 victory against Akron, UMass unfortunately experienced a series of defeats for the remainder of that season. To make matters worse, they also suffered losses in all four of their scheduled matches during the 2020 season, which was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In their first game of 2021, the Minutemen suffered a disappointing 51-7 defeat against Pittsburgh. This week, Pittsburgh will be up against Western Michigan. In the previous week’s home opener against Boston College, freshman quarterback Brady Olson made his debut as a starter in place of the injured senior quarterback Tyler Lytle.
In the 45-28 defeat against Boston College, Olson completed 14 out of 29 passes, amassing 214 yards. His three touchdown passes were received by Rico Arnold, Eric Collins, and Ellis Merriweather. Kay’Ron Adams, a sophomore running back, carried the ball 10 times, resulting in 34 yards gained and a touchdown. Unfortunately, Olson also threw two interceptions.
Saturday’s game marks the third encounter between Eastern and UMass. UMass emerged victorious in both past meetings, with a 36-14 triumph at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough in 2014, and a 28-17 victory at Rynearson Stadium in 2015.
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