The Eastern Michigan Eagles and Ohio Bobcats meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Peden Stadium. Here’s an Ohio vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction. This article will include an Ohio vs. Eastern Michigan Pick.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Akron, lost to Toledo, and they play Central Michigan next. Eastern Michigan has won 3 of its last 4 games. Noah Kim is completing 59.3 percent of his passes for 1,678 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Joshua Long and Benson Prosper have combined for 706 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Harold Mack has 31 receptions.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles’ ground game is averaging 105 yards per contest, and Amareon Blue leads the way with 338 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, Eastern Michigan allows 25.9 points and 379.3 yards per game. Zach Mowchan leads the Eastern Michigan Eagles with 58 tackles, Quincy Byas has 4 sacks, and Caleb Dobbs has 2 interceptions.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats beat Sacramento State and Central Michigan, and they play Akron next. Ohio has won 4 straight games. Nick Poulos is completing 55.9 percent of his passes for 503 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Riley Neer and Dom Dorwart have combined for 655 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Preston Bowman has 12 receptions.
The Ohio Bobcats’ ground game is averaging 207 yards per contest, and Duncan Brune leads the way with 330 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio is allowing 22.1 points and 337.1 yards per game. Michael Molnar leads the Ohio Bobcats with 52 tackles, Ike Ackerman has 4.5 sacks, and Kendall Bannister has 1 interception.
Why the Ohio Bobcats will win
- Ohio has won each of its last 16 games at Peden Stadium.
- Eastern Michigan has lost each of its last seven games as an underdog against teams from Ohio.
- Ohio has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 home games against conference opponents.
- Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in Ohio.
- Ohio has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight home games in October.
- Ohio has won the first half in each of its last six games against conference opponents.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- The road team has won five of the last six games between Eastern Michigan and Ohio.
- Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in 11 of its last 13 October games as a road underdog.
- Eastern Michigan has won the first quarter in four of its last six games as an underdog.
- The underdog has won the first half in three of the last four games between Eastern Michigan and Ohio.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last five games between Eastern Michigan and Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Eastern Michigan’s last four games against teams from Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
Ohio Bobcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, DJ Hamilton ranks 7th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (372) this season.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Joshua Long leads the Mid-American Conference for receptions (38) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio ranks 126th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (164.4).
- Ohio ranks 15th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (51.1).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (105.0).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 126th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (148).
Ohio vs Eastern Michigan Prediction
Eastern Michigan has had issues stepping up in competition all season, so you shouldn’t expect anything different here. Ohio has been on fire over the last month, which includes allowing 14 or fewer points in its last four games. I’m not sure how an Eastern Michigan offense that struggles to move the ball as it is is going to have success here. This has the potential to get ugly. I’ll lay the points with Ohio, as these are two teams heading in completely different directions.