Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Massachusetts Minutemen Predictions

Watson leads an unbeaten UMass team

Massachusetts enters Saturday's 3:30 p.m. EDT home game at 4-0. Boston.com reports that quarterback Pop Watson has completed 74% of his passes for 610 yards while adding 154 rushing yards, 10 total touchdowns and one interception. His production makes the Minutemen the more supportable pick to win.

Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM), a local television news outlet, reports that UMass Athletics declared the game at McGuirk Alumni Stadium sold out. More than 17,000 fans are expected, giving the home favorite a full stadium as it tries to remain unbeaten.

The price calls for a pass

SPF lists Massachusetts as a 6-point favorite with a -225 moneyline, while Eastern Michigan is +185. The available evidence supports UMass as the likely winner, but it doesn't establish enough about Eastern Michigan's form, lineup or injuries to determine whether the Minutemen can cover six points. That uncertainty also prevents a sound play on the 48.5 total. Pass rather than pay the heavy moneyline price or force a bet into an unclear matchup.