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The Eastern Michigan Eagles will meet the San Jose State Spartans in a match-up of teams that moved in opposite directions to end the regular season.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles won their last three games to end their season on a high note. Conversely, the San Jose State Spartans struggled down the stretch, losing two of their final three contests.
These two teams are unfamiliar with each other as they haven't faced off in 35 years. Eastern Michigan would prefer to run the ball consistently to open up the play-action passing game. San Jose State will make that problematic as they have one of the better run-stuffing defensive fronts in College Football.
Who will be victorious - the high-flying Eastern Michigan Eagles or the battle-tested San Jose State Spartans?
The betting odds and predictions are below:
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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. San Jose State Spartans Details
Fixture: Eastern Michigan Eagles @ San Jose State Spartans
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 20, 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. San Jose State Spartans Best Pick
The Eastern Michigan Eagles want to lean on their offensive line and control the action with their rushing attack. RB Samson Evans is the key, as he ran for 1,084 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2022. Evans will wear down the opposition with an average of 4.8 yards per carry. The issue with this synopsis is how great the San Jose State Spartans are at stopping the run. The Spartans' front seven can dominate the offensive line of Eastern Michigan. I would look for a prop bet regarding the rushing yards for the Eagles as a team and hit the 'Under'.
Eastern Michigan Eagles, Team Total Rushing Yards: Under
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. San Jose State Spartans Final Prediction
The Eastern Michigan Eagles played much better down the stretch as QB Taylor Powell took his game to the next level. The Eagles' offense was much more balanced and became tougher to defend. San Jose State stalled towards the end of the season and was not playing up to their potential.
With the momentum on their side, am I taking Eastern Michigan? As Lee Corso would say, "not so fast my friend." San Jose State's offense finds itself in this one. The Spartans' passing game takes advantage of a vulnerable Eastern Michigan secondary. Take the Spartans and give the points.
San Jose State Spartans -3.5 (-110) Under 53 (-110)
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