Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Prediction College Football Picks 10/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup. 

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 3-3 (1-1) this season after they lost to Ohio by a score of 27-25 in their last game. Central Michigan trailed 24-0 at halftime, but they did nearly complete a huge comeback in the second half. The Chippewas were outgained by a total of 430-292, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 4-14 on third down in the game. Tyler Jefferson threw for 95 yards, while Joe Labas threw for 36 yards.

Central Michigan also has losses against FIU and Illinois, but they do have three wins against Central Connecticut, Ball State, and San Diego State. The CMU offense has scored 29.3 points per game with 226 passing yards and 180.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 29 points per game this season. The Chippewas have gone 34.9% on third down and 10-16 on fourth down through six games. Joe Labas has completed 58.8% of his passes for 1,114 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Marion Lukes has rushed for 322 yards and four scores. 

Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 4-2 (1-1) this year after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 38-14 last week. Eastern Michigan tied the game at seven in the first quarter and only trailed 21-14 in the third quarter, but they fell apart in the fourth. The Eagles were outgained by a total of 421-339, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 8-18 on third down in the game. Cole Snyder threw for 211 yards and one interception, while Delbert Mimms III rushed for 78 yards and one score. 

Eastern Michigan also lost to Washington by a score of 30-9 in their second game, but they do have wins against UMass, Jacksonville State, St. Francis, and Kent State. The EMU offense has scored 29.3 points per game with 215.3 passing yards and 146.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24.8 points per game this season. The Eagles have gone 38.7% on third down and 7-17 on fourth down so far this season. Cole Snyder has completed 65.1% of his passes for 1,168 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while Delbert Mimms III has rushed for 392 yards and six scores. 

Why Eastern Michigan will beat Central Michigan

• Central Michigan has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Eastern Michigan has won each of its last eight games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven road games in October.
• Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Central Michigan’s last six road games in October has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Eastern Michigan’s last four games against conference opponents at Rynearson Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Eastern Michigan ranks T104th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (247.0).
• Eastern Michigan ranks T37th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (3.5).
• Central Michigan ranks T28th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (10.8).
• Central Michigan ranks 104th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (176.2).

Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Prediction 

Both of these teams are coming off of losses last week, but I think Eastern Michigan has been the way better team to start this season. Eastern Michigan played poorly last time out against Miami, but I think that was a one-off situation and I expect them to bounce back. Central Michigan is 2-1 in their last three games, but I have not been impressed at all. Take Eastern Michigan at home.