Eastern Michigan looks to cover the Eagles-Chippewas point spread this week and improve its overall 6-5 mark when they host Central Michigan in Week 13 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Eastern Michigan Eagles pegged as 0-point in this matchup. The total, meanwhile, had yet to be posted as of writing - check the lines shortly.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 31-25 result in favor of the Chippewas. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Eastern Michigan bring a 6-5 record (8-3 ATS) to the Week 13 betting matchup against the 6-5 Central Michigan Chippewas, who are 5-6 ATS against the spread. Over under betting has seen Eastern Michigan go 4-7 so far and the Chippewas go 5-5-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 82-rated Eastern Michigan Eagles and the No. 76-rated Central Michigan Chippewas in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Eastern Michigan Eagles No. 57-ranked offense (30.82 PPG) against a Central Michigan Chippewas defense that ranks No. 68 at 28.45 PPG. The Eastern Michigan Eagles passing attack has averaged 290.36 yards per game, more than the Central Michigan Chippewas give up through the air (202.09 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Central Michigan Chippewas own the league's No. 36-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 147.6 yards per game when on the road. Eastern Michigan, on the other hand, rates No. 72 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Corey Willis was good for 109 receiving yards in the Chippewas's most recent action, helping his team to a 27-20 victory over the Bobcats.
Ian Eriksen went over the 100-yard mark (171) in his team's latest effort, but NIU still defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 31-24.