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San José State vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds & Pick

Fri, Sep 4, 10:30 PM

San José State logo
San José State
Mountain West· Elo 1146
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Fri, Sep 4, 10:30 PM
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Eastern Michigan
Mid-American· Elo 1239
Rynearson StadiumESPN+

Gridpex Model Prediction

Power rating (Elo)
EMU 1239
SJSU 1146
Projected spread
EMU -3.9
incl. home edge
Model pick
EMU
61% to win
Market spread
EMU -4
sportsbook line
Model edge
None
aligned w/ market
Win prob: model / mkt
61%
EMU · market 59%

Our model blends Elo + SP+ ratings (EMU Elo 1239, SJSU Elo 1146) plus home-field advantage. That projects EMU -3.9 (61% to win), essentially in line with the market.

Pregame Win Probability

Gridpex modelSJSU 39% · EMU 61%
Market consensusSJSU 41% · EMU 59%

Pick: EMU

Play-by-play win probability appears once the game kicks off.

Advanced Matchup — 2025

SJSU2025 season · higher-impact side highlightedEMU

Offense

0.18
PPA / play
0.19
44%
Success rate
42%
1.26
Explosiveness
1.24
2.77
Pts / opportunity
3.95
71%
Power success
64%

Defense

0.20
PPA allowed / play
0.24
42%
Success rate allowed
44%
1.30
Explosiveness allowed
1.29
12%
Havoc rate
11%
14%
Stuff rate
17%

Key matchups · Pro

  • SJSU pass offense (0.22 PPA) vs. EMU pass defense (0.35 allowed) — edge EMU.
  • SJSU rush offense (0.12 PPA) vs. EMU rush defense (0.19 allowed) — edge EMU.
  • EMU pass offense (0.28 PPA) vs. SJSU pass defense (0.34 allowed) — edge SJSU.

FAQ

Who will win San José State vs. Eastern Michigan?

Gridpex's model favors Eastern Michigan with a 61% win probability.

What's the predicted spread for San José State vs. Eastern Michigan?

The model projects Eastern Michigan by 3.9.

What time is San José State vs. Eastern Michigan and what channel is it on?

Fri, Sep 4, 10:30 PM on ESPN+, at Rynearson Stadium.

Why trust the number?Gridpex's model is walk-forward validated on 2014–24, out-of-sample: +0.28 pts mean Closing Line Value and 53.5% beat the close. We report the record — wins and losses — never fake locks.

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Gridiron IQ Model
Pinned · the model's take

I make this Eastern Michigan at 61% to win, projecting Eastern Michigan by 3.9. I'm close to the market here. Who's got an angle the model's missing?

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