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Minutemen Face Stiff Test against Eastern Michigan's Improved Defense and Balanced Offense

Game time: September 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Rynearson Stadium — Ypsilanti, MI

Article updated Sep 11, 2:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

5, when the Minutemen and Eagles meet on Saturday evening. Both teams have just one win this season, with Massachusetts losing both their away fixtures, while Eastern

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5, when the Minutemen and Eagles meet on Saturday evening. Both teams have just one win this season, with Massachusetts losing both their away fixtures, while Eastern Michigan dropped a road game to Minnesota. Eastern Michigan won last year's home fixture against Massachusetts 20-13.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/16/2023 @ 2:00pm EST

Where: Rynearson Stadium Stadium Minutemen vs Eagles Betting Odds Moneyline: Minutemen +280 | Eagles -350

Spread: Minutemen +9 (-110) | Eagles -9 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 51.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Eastern Michigan will win straight-up is 78%.

UMass Minutemen

• UMass recorded 1 win in the season opener, however they lost against Auburn (59-14) and Miami Ohio (41-28) • Taisun Phommachanh is the #1 QB but may not play due to an injury, if not Carlos Davis will play • Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams has been a bright spot, accumulating 237 rushing yards in four games • Anthony Simpson has made 10 receptions for 188 yards • Defense has skilled DBs including Jordan Mahoney who is an effective CB and ranks 97th against the pass and 121st against the run • UMass ranks #73 in offense, #119 in defense and are 1-2 (1-2 ATS) this season House call ☎️ First career receiving touchdown for Derosiers #Flagship 🚩 pic.twitter.com/2hALZ2c7yN

Eastern Michigan Eagles Analysis

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-Eastern Michigan Eagles are looking to rebound from first loss -Austin Smith is #1 QB with 246 passing yards and 1:2 TD to INT ratio -Strength of offense lies with the running game, led by Samson Evans with 125 rushing yards -Tanner Knue is veteran WR with over 600 receiving yards last year and 94 yards this season -Eastern Michigan defense should be improved from last season -Ranked 57th in pass defense and 74th in rush defense -Power Ranking of 55, #63 in offense, #75 for defense -1-1 (1-1 ATS) overall -UMass has gone 2-1 (0-3 ATS) against Eastern Michigan in last 3 matchups DENIED ❌ @EMUFB denies Minnesota on 4th & 1 👀 pic.twitter.com/agXDVm6NlC

UMass Minutemen Aim to Make a Statement Against Improved Defense and Balanced Offense

The Massachusetts Minutemen have made strides this season, coming off of one win in the previous season. Notable new additions include QB Taisun Phommachanh out of Clemson. Eastern Michigan has shown signs of struggle, having only scored 6 points in a loss against Minnesota and having surrendered 500 rushing yards in two games. For UMass, RB Kay’ron Lynch-Adams achieved 100+ rushing yards against Auburn and their pass defense, which ranked 10th last year, should prove to be a challenge for the Eagles, who have only averaged 123 passing yards in two games.

Written by Gsimms Published on 09/13/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

About the Author: I use a private handicapping system that I've created and adjusted over the last 20 years. My betting philosophy is discipline and bankroll management.

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SportsJaw Minutemen vs Eagles archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Minutemen vs Eagles matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UMass Minutemen+305 → +270Moved
  • Moneyline · Eastern Michigan Eagles-410 → -330Moved
  • Spread · UMass Minutemen+10 (-110) → +9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles-10 (-110) → -9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over53 (-110) → 50 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under53 (-110) → 50 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UMass Minutemen
0-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Eastern Michigan Eagles
0-1 matchup record · 7-2-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-11T06:35:50.602Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

• UMass recorded 1 win in the season opener, however they lost against Auburn (59-14) and Miami Ohio (41-28) • Taisun Phommachanh is the #1 QB but may not play due to an injury, if not Carlos Davis will play • Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams has been a bright spot, accumulating 237 rushing yards in four games • Anthony Simpson has made 10 receptions for 188 yards • Defense has skilled DBs including Jordan Mahoney who is an effective CB and ranks 97th against the pass and 121st against the run • UMass ranks #73 in offense, #119 in defense and are 1-2 (1-2 ATS) this season House call ☎️ First career receiving touchdown for Derosiers #Flagship 🚩 pic.twitter.com/2hALZ2c7yN

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-10-01UMass Minutemen 13 · Eastern Michigan Eagles 20
  • 2021-09-18Eastern Michigan Eagles 42 · UMass Minutemen 28
Final result

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Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated UMass Minutemen 19-17

Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated UMass Minutemen 19-17 on September 16, 2023, a 2-point decision in the series. Eastern Michigan Eagles' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 7-3. Against SportsJaw's recorded UMass Minutemen +9.5 (-110) spread, UMass Minutemen covered, while the 36 combined points finished under the recorded total of 50.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • TgodfreySpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -10 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueTotal · Over 53 (-110)Loss
  • Fisher49Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -9 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -7 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -7 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 50 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -7 (-110)Loss