Eastern Michigan at Ball State College Football Picks and Predictions 10/20/2018

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Scheumann Stadium

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Scheumann Stadium is the venue for the game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Ball State Cardinals on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Eastern Michigan as 1.5 point favorites. The Cardinals are 4-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-6-0. The Eagles are 5-2-0 ATS and their over/under record is 2-5-0.

Valuable Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 2-5-0 against the over/under

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 5-2-0 against the spread

Important Ball State Cardinals Betting Trends

The Ball State Cardinals are 1-6-0 against the over/under

The Ball State Cardinals are 4-3-0 against the spread

Key Eastern Michigan Eagles Injuries

10/14/18 QB Mike Glass III Undisclosed injured last game, is questionable Saturday vs Ball State

Key Ball State Cardinals Injuries

10/14/18 RB Caleb Huntley Achilles is questionable Saturday vs Eastern Michigan
10/14/18 OL Kaleb Slaven Foot is questionable Saturday vs Eastern Michigan
10/14/18 CB Lamar Anderson Shoulder is questionable Saturday vs Eastern Michigan
10/14/18 S Mitch Larsen Shoulder is questionable Saturday vs Eastern Michigan
09/15/18 OL Alex Joss ACL is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Eastern Michigan Eagles have run for 970 yards as a unit, which ranks 90th in the nation. They've run 271 times, averaging 3.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 60 times for 533 yards so far this year, which has them 4th in the country in penalties. They are 55th in Division 1 in points scored with 194. They have run 492 plays this year for 2,772 yards, which ranks them 27th in the nation in total offense. The Eagles average 5.6 yards per play, which is 75th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 139 1st downs this season, ranking them 52nd overall as an offensive unit. Mike Glass III has completed 52 throws while attempting 85 passes for a completion percentage of 61.2%. He has passed for 757 yards this year. He averages 9.8 adjusted yards per throw and 8.9 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 156.9.

Defensive Statistics

The Eagles rush defense has given up 309 attempts for 1,482 yards this season, putting them in 120th place in the country against the run. They have had 63 penalties for 555 yards on defense this year. That places them 125th in Division 1. Eastern Michigan is 75th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 173. They have given up a total of 2,820 yards on D, which is 99th in the nation. The Eagles are 66th in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Opponent offenses have completed 122 throws on 206 attempts against the Eastern Michigan Eagles defense this season, ranking them 74th and 78th in the country. The Eastern Michigan pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,338 yards in the air, which is 56th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Eastern Michigan Eagles have tried 13 field goals this year and made 9, which is 26th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 69%. Eastern Michigan Eagles kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 23 for 23 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,653 yards on 37 punts, averaging 45 yards per punt. That ranks them 17th in the NCAA in punting average. Eastern Michigan is 105th in the country in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 56 punt return yards and average 9.3 yards per return, which is 61st in D-1. They have returned 5 kicks for 80 yards on special teams, which puts them 125th in kick return yardage. The Eagles average 16 yards per kick return and they are 79th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,908.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cardinals are 70th in Division 1 in points scored with 180. They have run 589 plays this season for 3,111 yards, which ranks them 23rd in the nation in total offense. The Ball State Cardinals average 5.3 yards per play, which is 93rd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 181 1st downs this year, placing them 5th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Ball State has run for 1,259 yards as a team, which ranks 44th in the country. They've run 295 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Cardinals have been penalized on offense 48 times for 462 yards so far this season, which has them 29th in the nation in penalties. Riley Neal has thrown for 1,684 yards this season. He has completed 166 passes on 281 attempts for a completion percentage of 59.1%. His quarterback rating this year is 117.8. He averages 6 yards per pass attempt and 6.2 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Ball State is 67th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 167. They have surrendered a total of 2,829 yards on D, which is 100th in Division 1. The Cardinals are ranked 65th in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Opposing offenses have completed 139 passes on 222 attempts against the Ball State defense this season, placing them 108th and 96th in the country. The Ball State Cardinals pass defense has also given up a total of 1,452 yards through the air, which is 71st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 295 attempts for 1,377 yards this year, putting them in 108th place in D-1 against the run. The Cardinals have committed 61 penalties for 520 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 121st in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Ball State is ranked 102nd in the nation in punt returns with 7. They've accumulated 73 punt return yards and average 10.4 yards per return, which is 49th in college football. They have returned 18 kicks for 355 yards on special teams, ranking 43rd in kick return yardage. The Ball State Cardinals average 20 yards per kick return and they are 20th in the country in all-purpose yards with 3,539. The Cardinals have attempted 15 field goals this season and made 11, which is 12th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 73%. Ball State kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 21 for 21 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,288 yards on 33 punts, averaging 39 yards per punt. That places them 106th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Cardinals college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cardinals +1.5

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