Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 11/13/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-9.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-4) are traveling to Peden Stadium on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 where they will meet the Ohio Bobcats (6-3). Ohio opens this game as 9.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 49.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles head into this game 5-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Eagles played the Toledo Rockets and went home with a loss by a final score of 29-28. In the running game, the Eagles conceded 167 yds on 32 tries, which is an average of 5.2 yards per rush allowed. Eastern Michigan allowed 18 pass completions on 34 tries for 251 yards, and a completion percentage of 52.9%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 88 plays which converted into 433 yards. The Eastern Michigan Eagles ended up running the ball 42 different times and recorded 168 yds, which earned them an average of 4.0 yards per attempt.

The Eagles currently have 3,529 total yards this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Eastern Michigan has compiled 13 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 7 times. Eastern Michigan has earned 208 first downs, and they have been flagged for 60 infractions for 592 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 146.4 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 79th in D-1. In terms of scoring, the Eastern Michigan Eagles have an average of 29.2 points per outing.

The Eagles are ranked 79th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 26.3 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.6 yards per rush and 159.1 yards on the ground per contest this year. For the season, they have allowed 1,432 yards via the running game in 9 outings. When talking about yards through the air, the Eagles are allowing 1,988 yards which ranks them 60th in college football. They have allowed 220.9 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.4%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 380.0 yards per game ranking them 78th in the nation. They have surrendered 18 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bobcats come into this game with a record of 6-3 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Bobcats went home victorious with a score of 41-0 when they played the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Bobcats finished the contest with a total of 407 yards while running 70 plays (5.8 yds per play). Ohio rushed for 5.9 yards per tote, finishing with 258 yds on 44 attempts. Ohio surrendered 34 attempts on the ground for 52 yards (1.5 yards per carry). The Bobcats pass defense gave up a completion rate of 44.4%, relinquishing 62 yards on 8 out of 18 passing.

The Ohio Bobcats hold an average of 383.1 yards per outing, which is good for 75th in college football. The Ohio offense has racked up 408 yds of penalties on 47 infractions, which ranks 107th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 206.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,854 yards overall. They have thrown 8 interceptions while letting opponents recover 8 fumbles and they have been able to tally 188 1st downs. When looking at how much they score, the Bobcats are 77th in the nation maintaining an average of 26.8 points per contest. Over the course of the season so far, the Bobcats have compiled 1,594 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 177.1 throwing yards per game, ranking them 117th in D-1.

The Bobcats are relinquishing 20.7 points per game, ranking them 28th in Division 1. Ohio has surrendered a total of 992 rushing yards (110.2 yards per contest) in addition to 11 touchdowns rushing for the season. In total, they have given up 186 pts. They have allowed 10 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 202.7 yards/game, which puts them in 46th in D-1. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 559 plays, which is good for 17th in the nation. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 6 picks on the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bobcats -9.0

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