Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

Rynearson Stadium is where the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-2) will take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Eastern Michigan is 2.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 54.5.

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game with a record of 3-3 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Chippewas faced off with the Ohio Bobcats and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 27-25. Against the run, the Chippewas conceded 277 yds on 37 attempts, which is 7.5 yards per rush surrendered. Central Michigan conceded 13 pass completions on 22 tries for a total of 147 yds, and a completion rate of 59.1%. For the game, they ran 61 plays which gave them a total of 292 yards. The Central Michigan Chippewas ended up rushing 39 different times and tallied 161 yards, earning them an average of 4.1 yards per carry.

The Chippewas have racked up 2,440 total yards for the season. In terms of notching touchdowns, Central Michigan has compiled 8 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 11 times. Central Michigan has recorded 124 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 47 penalties for 388 yds. As a team they hold an average of 180.7 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 49th in the country. When talking about scoring points, the Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 29.2 points per game.

When talking about passing yards, the Chippewas have conceded 1,135 yards which puts them in 35th in D-1. They have relinquished 189.2 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 63.2%. Overall, they have yielded 365.3 yards/game ranking them 72nd in D-1. They have granted 10 touchdowns via the pass and 10 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 176.2 rushing yards per game so far this season. During the season, they have allowed 1,057 running yards through 6 games. The Chippewas rank 98th in D-1 regarding team defense, allowing 29.0 points per game.

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The Eagles come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 for this season. For their last game, the Eagles walked away with a loss by a score of 38-14 when they faced the Miami RedHawks. The Eagles finished the contest with 332 yds while running 83 plays (4.0 yds per play). Eastern Michigan rushed the ball for 3.0 yards per tote, finishing with 121 yards on 41 attempts. Eastern Michigan surrendered 31 attempts on the ground for 199 yds (6.4 yards per carry). The Eagles secondary allowed a completion rate of 76.9%, surrendering 222 yds on 10 out of 13 through the air.

When looking at this team's ability to score points, the Eagles are 63rd in college football holding an average of 29.3 points per game. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 361.8 yards per outing, which ranks them 93rd in Division 1. The Eastern Michigan offense has totaled 436 yards of penalties on 43 violations, ranking them 40th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 1 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 138 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Eagles have racked up 1,292 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 215.3 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 84th in Division 1. They average 146.5 yards per game via the rush and have run for 879 yards for the season.

Eastern Michigan has yielded a total of 768 yards via the ground game (128.0 yards per game) in addition to 6 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns through the air and 247.0 yards per game, which has them in 104th in D-1. They have 7 fumbles and 2 interceptions for the season. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 363 plays, which is 25th in D-1. The Eagles are allowing 24.8 points per game, ranking them 78th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have given up 149 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles -2.0

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