Eagles vs. Minutemen
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August 31, 2024

The Eastern Michigan Eagles will visit the UMass Minutemen on August 31, 2024, at McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts. UMass is a slight favorite by 1.5 points in what is expected to be a close matchup between two teams looking to start their seasons on a high note.

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GAME INFO

Date: Aug 31, 2024

Start Time: 3:30 PM ESTโ€‹

Venue: Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadiumโ€‹

Minutemen Record: (0-0)

Eagles Record: (0-0)

OPENING ODDS

EMICH Moneyline: -115

UMASS Moneyline: -105

EMICH Spread: -1

UMASS Spread: +1.0

Over/Under: 49.5

EMICH
Betting Trends

  • Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in four of its last eight games as an underdog of 1.5 points or more.

UMASS
Betting Trends

  • UMass has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine home games and did not cover the spread last season when favored by 1.5 points or more in three opportunities.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Eastern Michigan has won each of its last four games in August, while UMass has lost 11 of its last 12 home games against Mid-American Conference opponents.

EMICH vs. UMASS
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  • Remi's searched hard and is crunching tons of data, but hasn't found a good Prop Bet yet for this game.

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Eastern Michigan vs UMass AI Prediction:
Free CFB Betting Insights for 8/31/24

Eastern Michigan aims to improve upon a 6-7 season last year with new quarterback Cole Snyder, a transfer from Buffalo, expected to be a key player in their offensive strategy. The Eagles have added several new faces through the transfer portal, including receiver Porter Rooks from NC State, to bolster their offensive capabilities. Defensively, they need to improve after giving up 45 or more points in three of their last five games last season. The Eagles will rely on a more effective pass rush to limit UMassโ€™s offense.

UMass, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from a 3-9 record in 2023. Quarterback Taisun Phommachanh, who is recovering from a knee injury that limited his playing time last season, will lead the Minutemen. They have brought in several new players to bolster their squad, but uncertainties remain, particularly with their young running back group and an offensive line that needs to protect better. Defensively, UMass will need to improve a unit that allowed an average of 356 yards per game last year.

Eagles AI Preview

Eastern Michigan is coming off a season where they advanced to their third consecutive bowl game. Under the leadership of head coach Chris Creighton, now in his 11th season, the Eagles are hoping to start strong with a win on the road. With 53 new players, including 28 from the transfer portal, they have reinforced their roster significantly. The Eagles will rely on new quarterback Cole Snyder to provide stability and leadership, aiming to exploit a UMass defense that has struggled in recent years. Eastern Michiganโ€™s recent history of success in season openers, combined with their experience playing on the road, makes them a formidable opponent for the Minutemen.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles will visit the UMass Minutemen on August 31, 2024, at McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts. UMass is a slight favorite by 1.5 points in what is expected to be a close matchup between two teams looking to start their seasons on a high note. Eastern Michigan vs UMass AI Prediction: Free CFB Betting Insights for Aug 31. Credit USA TODAY/IMAGN

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Minutemen AI Preview

UMass enters the 2024 season with several challenges but also opportunities to improve before joining the Mid-American Conference in 2025. Head coach Don Brown is optimistic about the new and returning players. The Minutemenโ€™s quarterback, Taisun Phommachanh, is preparing for a pivotal season after an injury-affected 2023. UMass has retooled its offensive roster with players like receiver Anthony Simpson and redshirt juniors Jalen John and Brandon Campbell in the backfield. Defensively, they aim to capitalize on their returning players and new additions to create a more robust unit against Eastern Michigan.

Eagles vs. Minutemen FREE Prop Pick

AI algorithm Remi is pouring through loads of data on each line. In fact, anytime the Eagles and Minutemen play there’s always several intriguing observations to key in on. Not to mention games played at Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Aug can often follow normal, predictable patterns.

Remi's searched hard and is crunching tons of data, but hasn't found a good Prop Bet yet for this game.

Eastern Michigan vs. UMass CFB AI Pick

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Remi, our AI sports algorithm, has been pouring over exorbitant amounts of data from every angle between the Eagles and Minutemen and using recursive machine learning and kick-ass AI to crunch the data to a single cover probability.

The Algorithm has been most fixated on the linear correlation of factor human bettors tend to put on UMass’s strength factors between a Eagles team going up against a possibly healthy Minutemen team. It appears the true game analytics might reflect a slight lean against one Vegas line specifically.

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