The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2) will face off against their MAC-rival, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-2) in a matchup on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Chippewas are notable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 9.5 points. The over/under in this outing is 45 points.
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Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | -9.5 | -110 | -110 | 45 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan (+9.5) | Under (45) | Central Michigan 25 Eastern Michigan 18 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Central Michigan | Eastern Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.8 (88) | 14.5 (128) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.0 (113) | 21.5 (52) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 3 (14) | 6 (65) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (119) | 6 (55) |
Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan Betting Insights
Central Michigan Stats and Trends
- Central Michigan has a record of 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- In Central Michigan’s four games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
- In three of four games this season, the Chippewas and their opponents have combined to score more than 45 points.
- CMU has an average point total of 47.6 in their outings this year, 2.6 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Central Michigan has an edge against Eastern Michigan over the last three matchups between these two teams, putting together a 2-1 record in those games. The Chippewas have a 2-1 record against the spread in those games against the Eagles, with the two squads going over the point total on one occasion. Central Michigan outscored Eastern Michigan 81-71 in those three head-to-head matchups.
Eastern Michigan Stats and Trends
- Eastern Michigan has a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this year.
- The Eagles have won their only game this year when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs.
- Games featuring Eastern Michigan have gone over the point total just once this season.
- The Eagles have played only one game this season that ended with a combined score higher than 45 points.
- EMU’s average game total this season has been 51.0, 6.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Central Michigan Players to Watch
- Jase Bauer has passed for 381 yards while completing 54.2% of his throws (32-of-59), with one touchdown and zero interceptions (95.3 yards per game). He’s also rushed 30 times for 98 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 24.5 yards per game.
- Myles Bailey has rushed for a team-high 213 yards on 50 carries (53.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- So far this year Bert Emanuel Jr. has run for 150 yards on 40 carries (50.0 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- This season Jesse Prewitt III has 13 catches and leads the team with 233 yards (77.7 per game) while hauling in two touchdowns.
- Chris Parker has also chipped in with seven receptions for 168 yards and one touchdown.
- Tyson Davis has caught seven passes for 117 yards and one touchdown, averaging 29.3 yards per game this year.
Eastern Michigan Players to Watch
- This year, Austin Smith has racked up 456 passing yards (114.0 yards per game) while completing 47 of 85 passes (55.3% completion percentage), with two touchdowns and three interceptions. He has added 49 rushing yards on 27 carries, averaging 12.3 yards per game.
- Samson Evans has taken 38 attempts for a team-leading 220 rushing yards (55.0 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Jaylon Jackson has rushed for 196 yards on 39 carries (49.0 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Tanner Knue has 15 catches and paces his team with 119 receiving yards (39.7 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
- Blake Daniels’ stat line this year shows nine catches for 101 yards. He puts up 25.3 receiving yards per game.
- Hamze Elzayat has collected 81 yards on five receptions with one touchdown, averaging 27.0 yards per game.
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