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New Mexico State at Alabama odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s New Mexico State Aggies at Alabama Crimson Tide odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Mexico State Aggies (1-8) visit the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1) Saturday in a non-conference tilt at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET. Below, we look at the New Mexico State vs. Alabama odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Aggies will collect a check for $1.9 million for being the sacrificial lambs in this late season SEC tradition of facing a week non-conference foe before rivalry week ramps up. New Mexico State has managed a 6-2 ATS mark across the past eight games, covering five times in six games as an underdog dog of 18 or more points.

The Crimson Tide will roll in this tune-up, which is essentially a bye week before finishing off with Arkansas at home and then the Iron Bowl at Auburn Nov. 27. The Tide covered a 45-point number Sept. 25 against Southern Miss in another $1.9M payout but failed to cover the 54 against FCS Mercer Sept. 4.

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New Mexico State at Alabama odds, spread and lines

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Money line: New Mexico State +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Alabama -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): New Mexico State +51.5 (-117) | Alabama -51.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 67.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

New Mexico State at Alabama odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 59, New Mexico State 17

Money line

It shouldn’t even have to be said, but Alabama (-10000) will cost you $100 for every $1 won. Just don’t do it.

PASS and focus on the spread.

Against the spread

NEW MEXICO STATE +51.5 (-117) will be able to keep this within seven touchdowns. QB Jonah Johnson and the Aggies offense is somewhat functional. Whether it is early in the game or late during garbage time, this team will find the end zone.

Alabama spanked Western Carolina 66-3 in its most recent late-season guarantee game Nov. 23, 2019. Prior to that, ‘Bama failed to cover a big number against The Citadel in Nov. 2018, and it is just 2-2 ATS in the past four late-season cupcake bashings.

Over/Under

The biggest winner of the day, besides the New Mexico State athletic department, will be those choosing to play OVER 67.5 (-108). The Over is 5-2 in the past seven for NMSU, while going 7-1 in the past eight non-conference home games for Alabama. That includes a 62-10 bashing of New Mexico State in the most recent meeting Sept. 7, 2019.

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Georgia at Tennessee odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Georgia Bulldogs at Tennessee Volunteers odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (9-0, 7-0 SEC) visit the Tennessee Volunteers (5-4, 3-3) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Georgia vs. Tennessee odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The top-ranked Bulldogs continue to take on and dominate all challengers. Georgia spanked Missouri 43-6 last Saturday, cashing the Under for the fifth consecutive outing. UGA has allowed just 59 total points through nine outings.

The Volunteers inched closer to bowl eligibility with a 45-42 win at Kentucky last Saturday, snapping a two-game losing and non-cover skid. Tennessee is 3-2 SU/2-3 ATS in five home games.

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Georgia at Tennessee odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Georgia -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100) | Tennessee +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia -20.5 (-105) | Tennessee +20.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Georgia at Tennessee odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 37, Tennessee 13

Money line

Georgia (-1100) should be able to keep steaming through Tennessee, but you can’t risk 11 times your possible return.

PASS and look to the number instead.

Against the spread

GEORGIA -20.5 (-105) is the play, mainly because the defense just doesn’t give anything up. The Dawgs have allowed just 6.6 points per game (PPG), tops in the nation, while ranking second in total yards allowed (232.4), passing yards allowed (151.1) and rushing yards allowed (81.3) per game.

Tennessee will be the biggest challenge for Georgia’s defense as the Vols rank 15th overall with 28.2 PPG. But even the Vols won’t be able to derail the UGA train.

Over/Under

The UNDER 56.5 (-112) is the play as Georgia’s defense has been absolutely amazing. Betting Overs and the Bulldogs just do not mix.

The Under is 5-0 in the past five games overall for Georgia, 4-1 in the past five on the road and 4-0 in the past four against teams with a winning record.

For Tennessee, while the Over is 4-1 in the previous five outings, the Under is 10-3 in its past 13 games at Neyland.

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Cincinnati at South Florida odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati at South Florida odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 3 Cincinnati Bearcats (9-0, 5-0 AAC) are on the road to face the South Florida Bulls (2-7,1-4) Friday. Kickoff from Raymond James Stadium is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cincinnati at South Florida odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

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The Bearcats enter this American Athletic Conference game as heavy favorites. They were recently dubbed No. 5 by the College Football Playoffs committee.

The QB Desmond Ridder-led team barely edged Tulsa at home last weekend, so they need some style points with a win Friday.

South Florida has struggled this season but is coming off a competitive game with Houston, the team with the best conference play record in the AAC.

The Bulls have proven they can hang with opponents, meaning plenty of people will bet this enormous spread.

Cincinnati at South Florida odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Cincinnati -1600 (bet $1600 to win $100) | South Florida +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati -23.5 (-108) | South Florida +23.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Cincinnati at South Florida odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 35, South Florida 24

Money line

PASS on the money line.

Betting Cincinnati at -1600 makes no sense unless you’re just banking on a straight favorites parlay. The Bearcats have nearly lost in two straight games, and I wouldn’t even get close to them outright at this value.

Against the spread

BET on SOUTH FLORIDA +23.5 (-112) as the best value in this game. The Bearcats need style points, and they know it. However, they recently have found themselves in uncharacteristically difficult games.

The Bearcats gave up 13 points to a top-ten Notre Dame team earlier this season, but more recently they’ve allowed 20 to both Navy and Tulsa, winning each game by just one score.

Ridder hasn’t been as dominant, and he’s thrown a pick in three straight games.

Considering South Florida has kept it close with Houston and Tulsa, it should have the talent to hang with Cincinnati, at least by fewer than three scores.

QB Timmy McClain has taken over as the heart and soul for this offense and the Bulls should easily cover the spread if he can find his groove.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 57.5 (-108) as Cincinnati has shown an electric offense. With Ridder and shifty RB Jerome Ford, the Cats have averaged almost 39 points per game, good for 13th in the NCAA.

They run a quick-paced, dynamic offense. South Florida isn’t half bad as well. It averages 24.8 points per game.

Taking the combined average, this Over would hit. Obviously, you can’t always do that, but with South Florida topping 30 points in three of their last four games, they should be able to get plenty on the board.

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George Washington at Maryland odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s George Washington at Maryland odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The George Washington Colonials (1-0) and No. 21 Maryland Terrapins (1-0) meet Thursday night at XFINITY Center in College Park, Md. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the George Washington vs. Maryland odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Colonials opened the season by edging St. Francis (PA) Tuesday night by a 75-72 score, failing to cover a 6.5 points as the Over connected. G Joseph Bamisile went for 20 points, while G Brendan Adams led the way with 22 points.

The Terrapins topped Quinnipiac by an 83-69 count, but UMD didn’t come close to covering the 23-point spread as the Over cashed. The Terps had five players in double digits, and star G Eric Ayala managed 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a steal with three 3-pointers.

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George Washington at Maryland odds, spread and lines

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Money line: George Washington +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Maryland -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): George Washington +18.5 (-107) | Maryland -18.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

George Washington at Maryland odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Maryland 81, George Washington 65

Money line

Maryland (-2000) will cost you $20 for every $1 won, and over the long haul that’s not a recommended betting strategy. It’s especially risky behavior early in the season when we see several big-time upsets while teams are getting settled in.

AVOID, and look to the spread.

Against the spread

GEORGE WASHINGTON +18.5 (-107) is a recommended play, even though the Colonials looked sluggish against the Red Flash in the opener.

Maryland -18.5 (-115) let Quinnipiac hang around most of the evening, and the Bobcats even outscored the Terps 44-42 in the second half. Maryland is a Top 25 team, and will be a contender for the Big Ten title this season. But look for the Colonials to hang around like the Bobcats did in the opener.

Over/Under

OVER 138.5 (-107) is the way to go. Maryland raced to 83 points in the opening game, shooting 49% from the field, while knocking down six triples. If the Terps can chop down the turnovers and make more free throws, they could be even more prolific. Both teams hit the Over in their openers, and they’ll do so again Thursday.

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North Carolina at Pittsburgh odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s North Carolina at Pittsburgh odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The North Carolina Tar Heels (5-4, 4-3 ACC) travel to meet the No. 22 Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2, 4-1) Thursday at Heinz Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Tar Heels held off No. 13 Wake Forest at Kenan last week by a 58-55 score. UNC went for 330 yards on the ground, while posting 216 yards through the air. North Carolina has alternated wins and losses over the past seven outings, and the Tar Heels are just 2-4 ATS across the past six.

The Panthers registered a 54-29 win at Duke last week as 21-point favorites, cashing for the fifth time in the past six games. The Over is now 7-2 overall this season.

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North Carolina at Pittsburgh odds, spread and lines

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Money line: North Carolina +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Pittsburgh -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina +6.5 (-105) | Pittsburgh -6.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 72.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

North Carolina at Pittsburgh odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 40, North Carolina 34

Money line

Pittsburgh (-240) will cost you nearly two-and-a-half times your potential return, and that’s just too risky in this mid-week ACC contest.

AVOID, and play the spread instead.

Against the spread

NORTH CAROLINA +6.5 (-105) is the play, ever so slightly. Pittsburgh -6.5 (-120) can score with the best of them, but defensively, the Panthers will get their biggest test from the Tar Heels high-octane offense. If you can buy a point and get UNC with seven-and-a-hook, that would be an even better play, although slightly more costly.

Over/Under

The OVER 72.5 (-112) is a big number, but given the way North Carolina put up video game-like numbers last week, it’s definitely possible. And Pittsburgh ranks No. 1 in the country with 45.0 PPG, and the Panthers are No. 2 overall in total yards per game (543.3). Look for plenty of points at Heinz Field.

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Ball State at Northern Illinois odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Ball State at Northern Illinois odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ball State Cardinals (5-4, 3-2 MAC) and Northern Illinois Huskies (6-3, 4-1) battle Wednesday in a 7 p.m. ET game at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Ill. Below, we look at the Ball State vs. Northern Illinois odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Wednesday’s “MACtion” tilt at NIU is a key game in the race for the MAC West title, especially with the second-place Cardinals playing solid football of late and winning four of their last five games.

Ball State is improving offensively and is starting to become a reasonable facsimile of the Cardinals team that went 7-1 last season. However, that improving offense is relative: BSU still ranks ninth in MAC scoring, and its gains have come against some struggling defensive teams.

The Huskies are a bit of a work in progress on defense. Northern Illinois is coming off a 52-47 loss at Kent, and NIU has coughed up 90 points over its last two games. However, the Huskies have been solid with the ball in their possession and have rushed for 221.1 yards per contest which ranks 15th in FBS and No. 2 in the MAC.

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Ball State at Northern Illinois odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Ball State -140 (bet $ 140 to win $100) | Northern Illinois +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Ball State -2.5 (-112) | Northern Illinois +2.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Ball State at Northern Illinois odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Northern Illinois 31, Ball State 28

Money line

Ball State may have some road fatigue that crops up in this midweek night game at NIU as its played just one home game since Oct. 2.

Looking under the hood, Ball State has some analytic measures that indicate they are trampling all over the good-versus-lucky line with regards to how it moves the ball on third downs and in its opponent’s territory.

Figure Northern Illinois as having a significant edge in the trenches when it has the ball. Enough so to make this game more of a pick ’em. BACK THE HUSKIES (+115).

Against the spread

The Huskies are 9-2 ATS over their last 11 games following an ATS loss. They are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games against BSU.

NIU runs the ball 64.3% of the time which ranks 10th in FBS. That ground game is the home side’s best defense in this one and on what figures as a somewhat breezy night in DeKalb, that running game makes the Huskies a value play.

BACK NORTHERN ILLINOIS +2.5 (-108).

Over/Under

The public looks to have this one surrounded. BACK OFF.

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Kent State at Central Michigan odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Kent State at Central Michigan odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (5-4, 4-1 MAC) travel to meet the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-4, 3-2) Wednesday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Kent State vs. Central Michigan odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Golden Flashes were ridiculous on offense last week against visiting Northern Illinois, outlasting the Huskies 52-47. Kent State picked up 359 yards on the ground and 322 yards through the air.

The Chippewas also had a big-time offensive performance, winning 42-30 as a nine-point underdog in Kalamazoo against Western Michigan. Special teams were a huge part of the victory as WR Kalil Pimpleton had a pair of punt returns for score in the second quarter last week to serve as the difference maker.

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Kent State at Central Michigan odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Kent State +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Central Michigan -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +2.5 (-107) | Central Michigan -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 75.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Kent State at Central Michigan odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Kent State 43, Central Michigan 37

Money line

KENT STATE (+115) has a tremendous offense worthy of respect. Central Michigan (-140) won’t be an easy out on its home field, but the Golden Flashes have the offense to roll with anyone.

QB Dustin Crum has thrown for 2,092 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions while running for 440 yards and eight scores. But he isn’t a one-trick pony. RB Marquez Cooper has rolled 731 yards and seven scores, while WR Dante Cephas has posted 55 grabs for 807 yards and six touchdowns. Kent State can come at you from a number of ways.

Against the spread

KENT STATE +2.5 (-107) isn’t as great of a value, but if you think this is going to be a one- or two-point game, have at it. It’s better to just play the money line.

Over/Under

The OVER 75.5 (-108) is worth a small-unit play, even though this is a big number. We saw three MAC teams go for 40 or more points in Tuesday’s games, hitting the Over in two of three. Last week the Over was 4-1 in the five mid-week MAC games, including for each of these teams. Expect another high-scoring affair in Mount Pleasant.

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Toledo at Bowling Green odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toledo Rockets at Bowling Green Falcons odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toledo Rockets (4-5, 2-3 MAC) travel to meet the Bowling Green Falcons (3-6, 1-4) Wednesday at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Toledo vs. Bowling Green odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Rockets were on the short end of a 52-49 loss at home against Eastern Michigan. For Toledo, it was a rare Over result, and both teams nearly hit the number (54.5) themselves.

The Falcons have been a little bit erratic, but Bowling Green is the top team in the MAC in terms of covers at 7-2 ATS. Not only did the Falcons cover last week at Buffalo, Bowling Green won outright 56-44 as 13.5-point dogs.

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Toledo at Bowling Green odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Toledo -420 (bet $420 to win $100) | Bowling Green +320 (bet $100 to win $320)
Against the spread (ATS): Toledo -10.5 (-112) | Bowling Green +10.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Toledo at Bowling Green odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Toledo 34, Bowling Green 26

Money line

Toledo (-420) will cost you more than four times your potential return in this Northwest Ohio rivalry game. That’s too expensive, especially since Bowling Green (+320) has been keeping it close and covering on a regular basis.

AVOID.

Against the spread

BOWLING GREEN +10.5 (-108) is a strong play, cashing in seven of nine games overall this season. As an underdog of five or more points, the Falcons have a perfect 6-0 ATS this season.

Toledo -10.5 (-112), on the other hand, showed some major holes defensively against Eastern Michigan. The way the Falcons flew around in Buffalo, they could exploit those same weaknesses in this rivalry game.

Over/Under

The OVER 49.5 (-108) is the best play on the board in the Battle of I-75. Toledo’s game last week featured 101 total points, allowing 130 rushing yards and 360 passing yards. Bowling Green allowed 222 yards on the ground and 277 yards through the air, so we could have plenty of fireworks here.

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Buffalo at Michigan odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Buffalo Bulls vs. Michigan Wolverines odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Bulls and No. 6 Michigan Wolverines open the regular season Wednesday night at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Buffalo vs. Michigan odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Buffalo welcomes back three experienced players in G Ronaldo Segu and Fs Josh Mballa and JeeNathan Williams. In fact, Williams is a MAC Player of the Year candidate, and the Bulls are the favorites to win the conference.

Michigan enters the season with a Top 10 ranking, and they are also expected to do plenty of big things. C Hunter Dickinson leads the way, with F Caleb Houstan one of the more exciting newcomers for head coach Juwan Howard and the Wolverines.

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Buffalo at Michigan odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Buffalo +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Michigan -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Buffalo +15.5 (-115) | Michigan -15.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Buffalo at Michigan odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 85, Buffalo 76

Money line

Michigan (-1200) will cost you 12 times your potential return, or a profit of just $8.33 for every $100 risked. That’s just tremendous risk for not very much reward, especially against a team picked by many to finish atop its conference.

AVOID, and look to the spread.

Against the spread

We saw a very close game between a MAC team and ranked Big Ten foe Tuesday as Ohio State needed a late lay-in to beat Akron at the buzzer. Can the MAC do it again? Doubtful.

Michigan -15.5 (-107) isn’t going to lose on its home court as Dickinson and the Wolverines are going to be one of the better teams in the nation this season. But BUFFALO +15.5 (-115) is worth backing, catching nearly eight buckets. They have the potential to keep this within single digits as the returning trio of first-team MAC players give this team a look for a 22-25 win team.

Over/Under

OVER 150.5 (-108) is the lean here as Michigan figures to be a top-flight offensive team. UB rolled up 82.7 PPG last season, ranking ninth in the nation, and head coach Jim Whitesell really likes to push the tempo. The Over shouldn’t be a problem as the Bulls weren’t particularly strong on defense a season ago.

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Ohio at Eastern Michigan odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Ohio at Eastern Michigan odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio Bobcats (2-7, 2-3 MAC) travel to meet the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-3, 3-2) Tuesday at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Ohio vs. Eastern Michigan odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Bobcats pulled off a 35-33 upset against Miami-Ohio last week as seven-point underdogs. Ohio is no longer eligible for a bowl game but it hasn’t quit on the season. Each of the Bobcats’ last four contests have been one-score games.

The Eagles offense has exploded over the past two games, rolling up a 55-24 win at Bowling Green Oct. 23, and a 52-49 win at Toledo last Tuesday as nine-point underdogs. The Over has cashed in three straight games, and five of the last seven overall, for Eastern Michigan.

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Ohio at Eastern Michigan odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Ohio +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Eastern Michigan -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio +5.5 (-108) | Eastern Michigan -5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Ohio at Eastern Michigan odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Eastern Michigan 41, Ohio 29

Money line

Eastern Michigan (-230) is a little more than I am comfortable playing, especially after Ohio pulled off the upset of Miami-Ohio last week. The Bobcats might not have a great record, but they have shown no signs of throwing in the towel, either.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The better value is EASTERN MICHIGAN -5.5 (-112) in this mid-week MACtion battle. The Eagles offense has been high-flying, averaging 53.5 PPG in the past two games, both on the road.

EMU has racked up 42 or more points in four of its last seven, and Ohio will have its hands full trying to contain QB Ben Bryant and WR Hassan Beydoun. That pass-catch combo hooked up 12 times for 197 yards and two scores last week in Toledo.

Over/Under

The play is the OVER 60.5 (-110), and Eastern Michigan should do a lot of the heavy lifting. The Over has connected in six of Ohio’s last seven Tuesday appearances, while EMU has hit the Over in its past four contests on Tuesday. The Over is also 5-2 in Eastern Michigan’s last seven games overall.

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