Pick details
| MATCHUP | Eastern Michigan Eagles | Michigan State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +17.5 -115 | -17.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +600 | -900 |
| Total | Over 49.5 (-115) | Under 49.5 (-105) |
| Where | Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI | |
| When | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | BTN | |
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles lost to San Jose State, beat Sacramento State, and they play Wisconsin next. Eastern Michigan has split its last 8 games. Noah Kim is completing 63 percent of his passes for 453 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Nick Devereaux and Harold Mack have combined for 183 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Benson Prosper has 7 receptions.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles ground game is averaging 88 yards per contest, and Amareon Blue leads the way with 136 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Eastern Michigan is allowing 22 points and 362 yards per game. Zach Mowchan leads the Eastern Michigan Eagles with 25 tackles, Quincy Byas has 1 sack, and Caleb Dobbs has 1 interception.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans beat Toledo and play Notre Dame next. The Michigan State Spartans look for a sixth straight 2-0 start to a season. Alessio Milivojevic is completing 76.5 percent of his passes for 247 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Rodney Bullard Jr. and Chrishon McCray have combined for 159 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Jayden Savoury has 4 receptions.
The Michigan State Spartans ground game is averaging 150 yards per contest, and Marvis Parrish leads the way with 28 yards on 6 carries. Defensively, Michigan State is allowing 20 points and 273 yards per game. Michael Richard leads the Michigan State Spartans with 5 tackles, Tre Bell has 1 sack, and Kenny Soares Jr. has 1 interception.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won each of its last 12 September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Eastern Michigan has lost eight of its last nine road games.
- Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against teams from Michigan.
- Michigan State has covered the spread in three of its last four games as a home favorite against teams from Michigan.
- Eastern Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last six September games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Michigan State has lost three of its last four games at Spartan Stadium.
- Michigan State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven home games against non-conference opponents.
- Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six road games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Eastern Michigan’s last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Michigan State’s last five games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference have gone UNDER the total points line.
Michigan State Spartans Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Liam Boyd ranks T1st amongst FBS players for made field goals (5) this season.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Joshua Long ranks T5th amongst FBS players for receptions (11) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan State ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Michigan State ranks T18th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (10).
- Eastern Michigan ranks T13th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (2).
- Eastern Michigan ranks T124th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (32).
Eastern Michigan vs Michigan State Prediction
I’m not excited to back Eastern Michigan as this team has underachieved through two games, but we’re getting a hook on top of a key number. Also, this is a homecoming for Kim, who started his career at Michigan State. Kim is an experienced quarterback who can play better than he has up to this point, and you can bet he’ll be motivated to put on a show in this spot. Michigan State is tough defensively and a tough place to play, but it’s still a work in progress offensively. I’ll grab the points if forced to pick.
