Eastern Michigan vs. Ohio State Prediction & Odds: September 25th 2010
Bet on football with our college football picks at BetUS Sportsbook! We continue our analysis of Week 4 coverage with the contest between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Game Date/Time: Saturday, September 25th, 3:30 ET
Game Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
TV/Radio Broadcast: ABC, ESPN Mobile TV, Sirius
NCAA Football Odds: Eastern Michigan Eagles (+44) -110 vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (-44) -110: Over/Under 56
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You have to go back to 2008 to find the last time that the Eagles won a game, but that doesn’t mean that you should be afraid to bet on football with them. They actually have some respectable ratings this year to fall back on, like the 72nd best rushing attack in the land and the 32nd pass defense in the country as well.
We have to give some credit to Alex Gillett, who has led the Eagles to a pair of covers this year for those that were content to bet on football with them. He has completed 57.6 percent of his passes for 350 yards with four scores against three picks this year, and he has rushed for 172 yards and a TD as well.
Dwayne Priest has made a difference on the ground as well, as he has carried the ball 50 times for 199 yards and three scores on the year.
For Ohio State though, it’s all about the defense and the play of Terrelle Pryor if you plan on using them to bet on football.
The Buckeyes rank ninth in the land in scoring defense at 12.7 points per game, but that number is awfully deceiving. If not for three TDs allowed by special teams, the ‘D’ would only be charged with 17 total points against on the entire season.
However, we know that all eyes are going to be on Pryor. Through the air, the third year man has completed 63.0 percent of his passes for 715 yards with six scores and two picks. On the ground, he leads the team with 165 yards on 36 carries and two more scores.
Keep an eye on both Brandon Saine and Daniel Herron as well. They’ve combined for 63 carries, 295 yards, and five TDs on the year.
NCAA Football Insider Tip: The Eagles are 3-1 ATS in their L/4 road games against BCS conference opponents.
It’s hard to really say anything good about Eastern Michigan if you’re looking to back it, but when push comes to shove, this is a team that is better than it was last year when it was winless. Ohio State has had a history of beating teams like this one down, but not to the point that all that is left is some bloody pulp.
Ready to bet on football in this game? Go with Eastern Michigan.
My NCAA Football Predictions: Eastern Michigan Eagles (+44)
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