Eastern Michigan at Buffalo College Football Picks and Predictions 9/15/2018

Saturday, September 15, 2018

UB Stadium

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The Eastern Michigan Eagles travel to UB Stadium to take on the Buffalo Bulls on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The opening line for this game has Buffalo as 4.5 point favorites. The Eagles have an ATS record of 2-0-0 while their over/under record is 1-1-0. The Bulls have an over/under record of 1-1-0 and they are 1-1-0 against the spread.

Valuable Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 1-1-0 against the over/under

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

Important Buffalo Bulls Betting Trends

The Buffalo Bulls are 1-1-0 against the over/under

The Buffalo Bulls are 1-1-0 against the spread

Key Eastern Michigan Eagles Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Buffalo Bulls Injuries

No key injuries to report

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 54th in Division 1 in points scored with 71. They have run 130 plays this season for 889 yards, which ranks them 20th in the nation in total offense. The Eagles average 6.8 yards per play, which is 33rd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 46 1st downs this year, placing them 54th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Eastern Michigan has run for 240 yards as a team, which ranks 104th in the country. They've run 70 times, averaging 3.4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 17 times for 136 yards so far this season, which has them 23rd in the nation in penalties. Tyler Wiegers has thrown for 550 yards this season. He has completed 38 passes on 49 attempts for a completion percentage of 77.6%. His quarterback rating this year is 188. He averages 11.2 yards per pass attempt and 11.5 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Eastern Michigan is 48th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 36. They have surrendered a total of 862 yards on D, which is 101st in Division 1. The Eagles are ranked 90th in yards per play allowed with 5.9. Opposing offenses have completed 41 passes on 69 attempts against the Eastern Michigan Eagles defense this season, placing them 88th and 88th in the country. The Eastern Michigan pass defense has also given up a total of 334 yards through the air, which is 37th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 76 attempts for 528 yards this year, putting them in 119th place in D-1 against the run. The Eagles have committed 17 penalties for 187 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 122nd in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Eastern Michigan is ranked 90th in the nation in punt returns with 2. They've accumulated 27 punt return yards and average 13.5 yards per return, which is 30th in college football. The Eagles are 77th in the country in all-purpose yards with 916. The Eastern Michigan Eagles have attempted 3 field goals this season and made 3, which is 30th in D-1. Eastern Michigan Eagles kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 8 for 8 this year. Their punters have totaled 449 yards on 10 punts, averaging 45 yards per punt. That places them 23rd in Division 1 in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Bulls have run for 306 yards as a team, which ranks 85th in the nation. They've run 78 times, averaging 3.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Bulls have been penalized on offense 9 times for 71 yards so far this year, which has them 97th in the country in penalties. They are 31st in Division 1 in points scored with 84. They have run 152 plays this year for 781 yards, which ranks them 61st in the nation in total offense. The Buffalo Bulls average 5.1 yards per play, which is 99th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 48 1st downs this season, ranking them 44th overall as an offensive unit. Tyree Jackson has completed 43 throws while attempting 72 passes for a completion percentage of 59.7%. He has passed for 464 yards this year. He averages 8.3 adjusted yards per throw and 6.4 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 152.3.

Defensive Statistics

The Buffalo Bulls rush defense has given up 83 attempts for 314 yards this season, putting them in 83rd place in the country against the run. They have had 12 penalties for 140 yards on defense this year. That places them 97th in Division 1. Buffalo is 55th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 39. They have given up a total of 630 yards on D, which is 44th in the nation. The Bulls are 28th in yards per play allowed with 4.5. Opponent offenses have completed 25 throws on 56 attempts against the Buffalo defense this season, ranking them 17th and 42nd in the country. The Buffalo Bulls pass defense has also surrendered a total of 316 yards in the air, which is 29th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

Buffalo kickers have made 82% of their extra points, going 9 for 11 this season. Their punters have accumulated 339 yards on 9 punts, averaging 38 yards per punt. That ranks them 101st in the NCAA in punting average. Buffalo is 27th in the country in punt returns with 5. They've totaled 54 punt return yards and average 10.8 yards per return, which is 44th in D-1. They have returned 5 kicks for 85 yards on special teams, which puts them 71st in kick return yardage. The Bulls average 17 yards per kick return and they are 75th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 920.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +4.5

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