Eastern Michigan-Texas State Football Odds: Depleted Bobcats Make Eastern A Favorite

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After playing two consecutive away games against Wisconsin (resulting in a 34-7 loss) and Massachusetts (resulting in a 42-28 win), the Eastern Michigan football team will now return home on Saturday to host Texas State.

The Bobcats are facing a match against Ypsilanti after suffering a 42-34 defeat at their home ground against FCS Incarnate Word in the previous week.

Can the Eagles continue their momentum, or will a weakened Texas State team find the strength to recover away from home?

Texas State at Eastern Michigan: NCAA Football Odds

Eastern Michigan favored status neared a touchdown

The visiting Bobcats will face Eastern Michigan in Week 4, with the home team being favored by a midweek range of 5.5 to 6.5 points.

Texas State bettors were being offered 6.5 points by BetMGM Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook, while DraftKings Sportsbook had Eastern allowing 5.5 points.

Texas State was offered +200 on the moneyline by BetMGM, while Eastern had odds of -250.

Texas State’s DraftKings moneyline stood at +185, while Eastern’s was -225. FanDuel offered a moneyline that ranged from +190 to -240.

As of Wednesday evening, the trio of top oddsmakers presented varying over/under numbers. BetMGM offered a 62 o/u, DraftKings set it at 61.5, while FanDuel had the highest at 62.5 by half a point.

The upcoming game on Saturday will be the first encounter between the two teams. Texas State has seen the total score surpass the set limit in six out of their last nine games. Similarly, in Eastern’s previous 15 games, the over was achieved in 10 instances.

How to watch: Texas State Bobcats at Eastern Michigan Eagles

• The matchup is between the Texas State Bobcats (1-2) and Eastern Michigan (2-1).
• The specified time is 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.
• Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
• The online livestream features ESPN+ with Anthony Lima and Marcus Ray as the announcers.
• The radio station goes by the name of 89.1 WEMU-FM.

Eastern Michigan rebounds against UMass

In its previous two away games, Eastern Michigan experienced contrasting outcomes. After suffering a 34-7 defeat against Wisconsin in Week 2, the Eagles bounced back with a 42-28 victory over Massachusetts on September 18th.

In Week 3, the Eagles dominated the game, leading by 21 points before the Minuteman managed to score. Senior Ben Bryant, who currently holds an impressive 81.8 quarterback rating, is ready to face the upcoming game on Saturday.

Bryant’s performance against UMass was impressive, completing 14 out of 21 passes for a total of 298 yards. Notably, he connected with receiver Zach Westmoreland for a touchdown, who contributed two receptions amounting to 97 yards along with the score.

The remaining points were earned through rushing plays. Jawon Hamilton, a senior running back, carried the ball 16 times for 102 yards and scored a touchdown. Freshman running back Darius Boone Jr. found the end zone twice with 11 carries for 27 yards. Additionally, Samson Evans and Preston Hutchinson, both backs, contributed a touchdown each.

Hassan Beydoun, the junior wide receiver, achieved his first 100-yard mark of the season by catching six passes for a total of 101 yards.

David Carter Jr., the defensive back, made an impressive play by securing his second interception in consecutive weeks. His exceptional performance contributed to the Eagles’ third score of the game, propelling them towards a successful scoring drive.

Texas State looking to stop a skid

Eastern is currently experiencing an upward trend, unlike Texas State which is facing some challenges. The Texas State program is in a state of turmoil due to their recent defeat against Incarnate Word. This loss marked the first time the Bobcats experienced a defeat from an FCS team since joining the FBS conference.

Despite the defeat, Texas State quarterback Brady McBride had a solid performance, completing 25 out of 41 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Notably, he did not throw any interceptions. However, both teams struggled with fumbles, losing a total of four each, and the game witnessed a combined 12 fumbles, with Texas State responsible for five of them.

Marcell Barbee, the junior wide receiver, wrapped up the game with a total of five catches for 54 yards, successfully securing both of McBride’s touchdowns.

Texas State’s Week 3 game was hindered by the absence of 24 players due to COVID-19 protocols. However, there is anticipation that 10 players will be returning for the upcoming Eastern game.

Texas State still battling COVID-19 protocols

Eastern Michigan will be in a celebratory mood after extending UMass’s losing streak with a 14th consecutive defeat. Furthermore, they will have the advantage of playing on their home turf in this upcoming game.

Despite last week’s loss, Texas State is determined to make a strong comeback. However, they will still be facing the challenge of having 14 players unavailable due to coronavirus protocols. The Austin American-Statesman reports that six out of the 10 returning Bobcats will embark on a 5:30 a.m. commercial flight from Austin to Detroit, aiming to arrive by 9:30 a.m. for the Saturday kickoff at 2 p.m.

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