The Eastern Michigan Eagles and Purdue Boilermakers will square off on the grass at Ross-Ade Stadium. Big Ten Network is scheduled to televise the action and the opening kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. ET.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
In this Saturday matchup, Purdue is tabbed as the big favorite and the team’s currently giving up 15 points. The Eagles are also receiving +550 moneyline odds while the Boilermakers are -840. If one program can get out in front early on, it will likely generate a worthwhile betting scenario in-game.
The game’s line initially opened at -14 but sharp bettors are siding with the Boilermakers
The Eagles are 1-0 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 0.0 units so far. The team’s posted an O/U record of 0-0. The Boilermakers have lost 1.1 units this season. The team is 0-1 ATS and owns an O/U record of 1-0.
The Eagles have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Boilermakers are 0-1 SU.
The Eagles are looking to stay unbeaten after a 51-17 victory over Monmouth last week. The passing game was on point as the Eagles completed 22-of-27 passes for 302 yards and five touchdowns. Tyler Wiegers went 18-for-21 for 238 yards and two touchdowns while Mike Glass III completed three-of-five for 30 yards and two touchdowns. Ian Eriksen (44 rushing yards on 12 attempts) and Shaq Vann (46 yards on 12 carries) provided the ground attack while Blake Banham (eight receptions, 103 yards, one TD) and Line Latu (four catches, 62 yards, one TD) handled the receiving duties in the win.
Purdue just fell 31-27 to Northwestern. The team’s defense allowed the Wildcats to eat up the clock by rushing for 166 yards on 42 attempts, including four rush TDs. Jeremy Larkin was outstanding, recording 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 26 attempts for the Wildcats. As a group, the Boilermakers collectively completed 30-of-46 passes for 270 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Elijah Sindelar went 18-for-30 for 196 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions while David Blough was 12-of-16 for 74 yards. D.J. Knox (77 yards on 7 rush attempts, one TD) mounted the running game as Rondale Moore (11 receptions, 109 yards, one TD) and Jared Sparks (six catches, 76 yards) led the pass-catching corps in the loss.
It seems like the Boilermakers might hold an edge when it comes to effectiveness in the ground game. Their backfield produced 4.4 yards per carry last season while their defense allowed a YPC of 3.5 to opponents. The Eagles registered 3.7 yards per carry last year while allowing 4.3 YPC to opponents..
NCAA Prediction: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Purdue Boilermakers
SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue
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Neither team has lost a fumble yet this year
Eastern Michigan created 14 rushing touchdowns last season.
Purdue put up 12 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Eastern Michigan O-line gave up 17 sacks last season. Their defense created 28 sacks.
Boilermakers quarterbacks were sacked 33 times last year. Their defense recorded 29 sacks
Eastern Michigan put up 21 passing touchdowns last season.
Purdue threw for 27 passing touchdowns last season.
The Eastern Michigan defensive unit has sacked opposing quarterbacks 3 times this season. Purdue has recorded zero sacks.
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