Eastern Michigan vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Eastern Michigan vs Kentucky

Eastern Michigan lock horns with Kentucky in this NCAAF matchup at Kroger Field, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

The total line of 46.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -115. We can see Kentucky and Eastern Michigan combining to go bigger.

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Kentucky 38-17 Winners When Teams Last Met

Eastern Michigan Eagles have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by LIU Sharks 28-23 at Rynearson Stadium.

Kentucky Wildcats lost their last game, being beaten at home to Ole Miss 30-23 at Kroger Field.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Commonwealth Stadium, with Kentucky claiming the win. Beating Eastern Michigan by a 38-17 scoreline.

Eastern Michigan vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Eastern Michigan vs Kentucky betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting Over 46.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s an attractive -115 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this college football showdown.

We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our CFB picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Eastern Michigan vs Kentucky stats:

• The 46.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Eastern Michigan games.
• The 46.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Eastern Michigan games.
• The 46.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Eastern Michigan games.
• The 46.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Kentucky games.

Over 46.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Eastern Michigan 20 - 35 Kentucky

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Eastern Michigan vs Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Have Kentucky as Heavy Favorites

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -5000 about Kentucky which reflects they have a 98% chance of winning this college game. Eastern Michigan are the underdogs at +1400 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 24.5, with the total points line at 46.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re wanting to back Over 46.5, the odds are -115.

Make sure to explore all angles before placing your college football bets. The top sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the matchup.

Moneyline

EMU

+1400

Kentucky

-5000

Point Spread

EMU +24.5

-108

Kentucky -24.5

-112

Total Points

Under 46.5

-105

Over 46.5

-115

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Passing Yards a quarterback might have or the number of Touchdowns a player might score.

There are lots of exciting college football micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are whether a field goal will be scored and you simply bet whether the player will make it or miss.

Last Ten Kentucky Home Games Include Six Defeats

Kentucky have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, posting 22.20 points per contest while yielding 18.70.

Eastern Michigan have taken four straight defeats on the road. They have gone 3-7 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 22.50 points scored and 29.50 points allowed.

The previous meeting at Kroger Field saw Kentucky defeat Eastern Michigan 38-17.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O46.5	U46.5
Kentucky Home Stats		4-6	40.90	22.20	18.70	4	6
Eastern Michigan Away Stats		3-7	52.00	22.50	29.50	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
• U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Eastern Michigan Eagles Stats

Kentucky Wildcats Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +24.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +24.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -24.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -24.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 58.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 52.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 46.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.10 pts and allowed 33.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.50 pts and allowed 29.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 46.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 40.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 46.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.40 pts and allowed 26.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 22.20 pts and allowed 18.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arkansas	2	0	108	21	87	2-0	0-0	2W
Auburn	2	0	80	27	53	1-0	1-0	2W
Georgia	2	0	73	13	60	2-0	0-0	2W
LSU	2	0	40	17	23	1-0	1-0	2W
Mississippi State	2	0	58	37	21	1-0	1-0	2W
Missouri	2	0	103	37	66	2-0	0-0	2W
Oklahoma	2	0	59	16	43	2-0	0-0	2W
Ole Miss	2	0	93	30	63	1-0	1-0	2W
South Carolina	2	0	62	21	41	2-0	0-0	2W
Tennessee	2	0	117	43	74	2-0	0-0	2W
Texas A&M	2	0	86	46	40	2-0	0-0	2W
Vanderbilt	2	0	89	23	66	1-0	1-0	2W
Alabama	1	1	90	31	59	1-0	0-1	1W
Florida	1	1	71	18	53	1-1	0-0	1L
Kentucky	1	1	47	46	1	1-1	0-0	1L
Texas	1	1	45	21	24	1-0	0-1	1W

Mid-American	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bowling Green	1	1	46	41	5	1-0	0-1	1L
Buffalo	1	1	55	29	26	1-0	0-1	1W
Central Michigan	1	1	33	59	-26	0-0	1-1	1L
Kent State	1	1	35	79	-44	1-0	0-1	1L
Northern Illinois	1	1	28	37	-9	1-0	0-1	1L
Ohio	1	1	48	44	4	1-0	0-1	1W
Toledo	1	1	61	45	16	1-0	0-1	1W
Akron	0	2	0	78	-78	0-1	0-1	2L
Ball State	0	2	3	73	-70	0-0	0-2	2L
Eastern Michigan	0	2	50	80	-30	0-1	0-1	2L
Massachusetts	0	2	36	69	-33	0-2	0-0	2L
Miami (OH)	0	2	17	62	-45	0-0	0-2	2L
Western Michigan	0	2	36	56	-20	0-1	0-1	2L