Buffalo Bulls (6-4) vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-5)
November 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Eastern Michigan Eagles -2.5; Over/Under: 54
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In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction for this College Football Week 13 game on Wednesday, November 20th, at Rynearson Stadium. Let’s take a look at an Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Buffalo Bulls pick.
Eastern Michigan’s Confidence Is Gone
Eastern Michigan can’t have a whole lot of confidence left after losing three straight games. Two games ago against Toledo they were competitive but ended up losing 29-28. In the last game against Ohio, the offense only scored 10 points, while the defense gave up 35 points and they ended up losing by 25 points. Cole Snyder was a major problem under center in the last game completing 18 of his 30 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Delbert Mimms has scored 166 carries for 71 yards. Eastern Michigan is averaging 27.3 points while their defense is giving up 27.2 points per game.
Buffalo Coming off a Key Win
Buffalo became bowl-eligible in the last game, and even though it wasn’t the prettiest, they were able to secure the 51-48 victory in overtime. CJ Ogbonna had a strong game completing 19 of his 37 passes for 254 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Al-Jay Henderson also had a strong game finishing with 27 carries for 126 yards and two touchdowns. JJ Jenkins caught eight passes for 131 yards and a touchdown. Two games ago against Akron, Buffalo scored 41 points and they ended up winning by 11 points. The Bulls on the season are averaging 26.9 points while their defense is giving up 30.9 points per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Michigan ranks 14th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (72.4).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 15th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (32:07).
- Buffalo ranks 122nd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (262.6).
- Buffalo ranks T122nd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-5.1).
Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction
Eastern Michigan, at this point of the season, has zero confidence, and it’s not going to get any better in this game. Buffalo’s offense ran up the score in the last game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again in this game. Eastern Michigan’s offense isn’t going to be good and it will be Buffalo that has no issue cruising to the victory here. Back Buffalo on the money line as underdogs here.
