The Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-2) host a MAC battle against the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Rynearson Stadium.

The Chippewas are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), versus the Eagles (with an over/under of 53.5 points).

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this game between the Eagles and the Chippewas, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan betting lines

• Spread favorite: Eagles (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Eagles (-153), Chippewas (+129)
• Total: 53.5 points

Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan betting info and stats

Eastern Michigan has five wins against the spread so far this season (5-1-0). Eastern Michigan is undefeated ATS (2-0) when favorites by at least 3.5 points. Eastern Michigan has won both games as a moneyline favorite this season. Central Michigan, in five games with a set spread this season, is 1-3-1 against the spread. When Central Michigan is an underdog of 3.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Central Michigan has been an underdog on the moneyline two times so far this season, and it lost both games.

Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan recent stats and trends

Eastern Michigan Eagles

• Eastern Michigan is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in its past three matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Eastern Michigan games has surpassed the set total two times.
• The last three Eastern Michigan games averaged 45.8 total points, 7.7 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Central Michigan has covered the spread once in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Central Michigan games has surpassed the set total two times.
• The last three Central Michigan games averaged 49.7 total points, 3.8 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan key players

Eastern Michigan Eagles

• Cole Snyder has thrown for 1,168 yards (194.7 ypg) to lead Eastern Michigan, completing 64.7% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 146 rushing yards on 70 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Delbert Mimms III has carried the ball 89 times for a team-high 392 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times as a runner.
• This season, Elijah Jackson-Anderson has carried the ball 46 times for 156 yards (26 per game) and two touchdowns.
• Oran Singleton’s team-leading 334 yards as a receiver have come on 35 receptions (out of 53 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Terry Lockett Jr. has hauled in 26 passes while averaging 45.5 yards per game.
• Markus Allen has been the target of 21 passes and hauled in 15 catches for 178 yards, an average of 29.7 yards per contest.
• Justin Jefferson leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and seven tackles.
• James Djonkam is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 13 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
• Ali Abdul-Barr has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Joey Labas has recored 1,114 passing yards, or 185.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 58.8% of his passes and has recorded seven touchdowns with seven interceptions.
• Marion Lukes has run the ball 66 times for 322 yards, with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 11 catches for 101 yards and one touchdown.
• BJ Harris has rushed for 283 yards on 45 carries with two touchdowns.
• Evan Boyd has totaled 18 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 259 (43.2 yards per game). He’s been targeted 23 times and has one touchdown.
• Chris Parker has caught 18 passes and compiled 256 receiving yards (42.7 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Solomon Davis’ 16 targets have resulted in 11 grabs for 188 yards and two touchdowns.
• Jason Williams has three sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 15 tackles.
• Central Michigan’s leading tackler, Jordan Kwiatkowski, has 35 tackles and five TFL this year.
• Aakeem Snell has a team-high one interception to go along with one pass defended.