Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan will renew their long-standing rivalry on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET, with both teams seeking a win to move closer to bowl eligibility. The Eagles enter at 4-5 on a two-game losing streak, while the Chippewas are 3-5 having lost three straight.
Betting Odds
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Eastern Michigan is a 1.5-point favorite with a money line of -125, while Central Michigan sits at +105. The over/under for total points is set at 44.5, down three points from the opening line.
Team Form
Eastern Michigan has lost three of its last five games, including a 24-20 defeat to Ohio last week where senior quarterback Brogan McCaughey threw for 197 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles have allowed at least 23 points in three consecutive games and are giving up 25.7 points per game this season.
Central Michigan's three-game skid began with a 31-14 loss at Ohio, followed by a one-touchdown defeat to Western Michigan and a one-point loss to Miami (OH) last week. Junior quarterback Jadyn Glasser passed for 221 yards and a touchdown in that loss. The Chippewas are allowing 25.9 points per game and have held only one of their last five opponents under 20 points.
Series History
The rivalry dates back to 1902, with Central Michigan holding a 65-32-6 all-time advantage. The Chippewas won last season's meeting 24-13.
Prediction
SportsLine's computer model projects the teams to combine for 50 points, with the over hitting in 65% of simulations. Eastern Michigan has scored at least 20 points in four of its last five games, reaching 25 or more in three of those contests.
