Central Michigan-Eastern Michigan Odds: Previewing ‘Michigan MAC’ Title Game With Heavy Favorite

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During Thanksgiving, families come together to celebrate, but it’s also a period for intense football rivalries. This Friday, Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan will write another significant chapter in their history as they compete for the Michigan MAC trophy.

Curious about the favorites among oddsmakers in the Michigan sports betting scene for the game in Mt. Pleasant? Keep reading to uncover their preferences and don’t forget to explore our MACtion football betting overview to stay informed about all the upcoming games this week.

Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan: MACtion Football Odds

Oddsmakers heavily behind Central Michigan at home

CMU has thrived in games held on weekdays, boasting a perfect 3-0 record in non-weekend matchups this season.

The Chippewas are favored by 8.5 points against the Eagles, leading oddsmakers to predict a 4-0 record for them in that category on Friday.

As of Monday morning, CMU’s moneyline ranges between -300 and -350, while EMU is listed between +245 and +260.

There is a general consensus that the over/under total for Friday’s game is set at 64 points.

In the upcoming game on Friday, CMU holds a record of 6-5 against the spread, whereas Eastern Michigan stands at 5-6 ATS. Out of their 11 games this season, these rival teams have gone under the total in six of them.

In almost 100 encounters, Central has consistently been the dominant team in the series. Throughout history, CMU holds a record of 62 wins, 30 losses, and 6 ties against the Eagles. Recently, the Chippewas have emerged victorious in three out of the last four matches, and have also successfully covered the spread in the past four meetings.

How to watch: Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan

• Eastern Michigan (7-4, 4-3 MAC) will face off against Central Michigan (7-4, 5-2).
• At noon Eastern Time on Friday, November 26th.
• The location is Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mt. Pleasant.
• ESPNU is a television channel.
• ESPN+ offers online livestreaming services.
• The radio network known as CMU Sports Properties and the radio station called WEMU Radio.

Central Michigan offense on a roll

Last Wednesday, the Chippewas secured a remarkable victory of 37-17 against Ball State, marking their third consecutive win and their fifth triumph in the last six games.

In their recent MAC games, CMU’s offense has been on fire, scoring a minimum of 38 points in four consecutive matches.

Running back Lew Nichols III is the primary catalyst behind the offensive explosion, with his exceptional performances in consecutive games exceeding 200 yards and an impressive streak of six games with a minimum of 136 yards rushing.

Nichols has emerged as the top rusher in the country as we approach the final week of the regular season. With an impressive total of 1,516 yards, he surpassed Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III (1,498) over the weekend to claim the coveted position.

In the last four games, Nichols has scored 11 touchdowns for CMU, contributing to the team’s success. Additionally, his performance has created opportunities for quarterback Daniel Richardson.

Despite limited action in the first three games, the freshman QB has managed to throw for 2,294 yards and 21 touchdowns, with just four interceptions, this season. Impressively, Richardson has achieved a minimum of 200 passing yards in each of his last eight games.

CMU’s defense remains a cause for concern, allowing an average of 27.6 points and 409.7 yards per game. In terms of passing defense, they currently sit at 112th nationally, conceding an average of 266.5 yards per contest.

Eagles edge Western Michigan

Last week, Eastern Michigan’s late rally to defeat Western Michigan 22-21 has positioned them as contenders for the Michigan MAC title.

EMU was behind 21-9 towards the end of the third quarter. However, thanks to a touchdown pass and two field goals in the fourth quarter by Chad Ryland, the Eagles managed to secure the win.

While Northern Illinois has already clinched the MAC West, EMU and CMU are competing to achieve eight wins this season. CMU reached the eight-win mark in 2019, whereas EMU has not achieved the same feat in any of Chris Creighton’s eight years as head coach.

This season, the Eagles from EMU have surprised many by relying heavily on their passing game, a departure from their usual reputation as a physical team. Impressively, they currently hold the 32nd position in passing yards nationally, averaging 267.5 yards per game. Additionally, they have been consistent in scoring, with an average of 32.5 points per contest.

In this season, Senior Ben Bryant has accumulated an impressive 2,700 passing yards and 14 touchdowns. Regrettably, he also endured the setback of being sacked a total of 30 times, along with six interceptions.

Hassan Beydoun and Dylan Drummond have emerged as Bryant’s most sought-after receivers, amassing an impressive 1,479 yards on 132 catches and scoring 10 touchdowns.

EMU’s ground game is underperforming, with an average of only 127.5 yards per game. The top rusher, Jawon Hamilton, has accumulated 614 yards and scored four touchdowns.

The matchup between EMU and CMU is a cause for concern defensively. EMU’s defense has been allowing an average of 436.2 yards per game this season, with 193.4 of those yards coming from the opponent’s rushing game.

In order to achieve an unexpected victory, the Eagles must successfully restrain Nichols.

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