Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The Eastern Michigan Eagles will visit the Western Michigan Broncos on November 30, 2024, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to close out their MAC regular season. This matchup pits two teams eager to finish strong despite inconsistent seasons. Get in on the action with our free NCAAF picks.

Eastern Michigan (5-6) is on the brink of bowl eligibility and will lean on quarterback Cole Snyder, who has thrown for 2,593 yards and 15 touchdowns. Western Michigan (5-6) has shown flashes of offensive potency, led by quarterback Hayden Wolff, who has accumulated 2,088 passing yards and 16 touchdowns​.

Eastern Michigan’s offense averages 27.3 points per game, with a balanced attack that includes Delbert Mimms III’s 678 rushing yards and Oran Singleton’s 639 receiving yards. However, their defense has struggled, allowing 27.2 points per game and significant yardage both on the ground and through the air. Conversely, Western Michigan has been slightly more explosive offensively, averaging 31.3 points per game, with Jaden Nixon contributing 878 rushing yards. Their defense, however, has been porous, surrendering 34.3 points per game, particularly struggling against the pass​.

This matchup will likely be determined by which defense can step up. Eastern Michigan’s ability to generate turnovers and limit Wolff’s passing opportunities will be key. Western Michigan will look to exploit Eastern Michigan’s defensive vulnerabilities while leveraging their home-field advantage.

Both Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan have horrible defenses, so we could see a high-scoring game. Looking closer at EMU's schedule, they really have no impressive wins, and have been getting blown out in recent weeks. Western Michigan has a more balanced attack, and are our picks to win. Prediction: WMU wins 34-31.