Howard Bisons (5-6 Last season) vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Devils (9-4 Overall)
Howard Bisons vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles 8/31/2023 – The Bison had a rough start to the season with five defeats in their first six matches, but a strong 4-1 run to close the schedule was quite helpful. With North Carolina Central (who finished 10-2 overall), Howard finished with a 4-1 MEAC record and a 5-6 overall record. The Bison suffered a crushing 50-21 defeat in their match against NC Central on November 5, but they will have a chance to exact retribution at home later in the year. In 2023, the Bison will rehire head coach Larry Scott for his fourth campaign in charge.
The Eagles, on the other hand, started the year with a shaky 5-4 record but finished with four straight victories to take second place in the MAC’s West Division. Eastern Michigan won an invitation to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, where they defeated San Jose State 41-27. Eastern Michigan has great expectations for this season, and they likely still have the talent to reach the MAC Championship. While most of the major receivers and quarterback Taylor Powell are gone, there will be some new faces along the road. Additionally, stay updated with free college football picks today for their upcoming games.
Bisons vs. Eagles Game Info
| When: | Thursday, August 31, 2023 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Rynearson Stadium, MI |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | N/A |
Bisons QB Quinton Williams vs Devils QB Ike Udengwu III
Today, Williams, a graduate student, was chosen for the All-MEAC Second Team as a senior last year. The Maryland native participated in 10 games while throwing for 1906 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions with a nearly 65% accuracy rate. He not only threw for 200 yards five times, but he also scored at least twice in six different games.
Ike Udengwu III is a new recruit to the EMU football team for the upcoming winter semester. He played quarterback for Mount San Antonio during the 2022 season, appearing in eight games, compiling 444 yards via the air on 40-of-76 (53%) passing, tossing seven touchdowns, and adding more than 300 yards on the ground.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Howard Bisons -4.5, Total Odds: 52.5
Even though the roster was shredded, and there are many unknowns, Chris Creighton’s tenth season as coach should go without a hitch. After 377 yards and 28.5 points per game previous season, the Eagles appear to be more equipped on defense. Although EMU will require a pass rush, the secondary appears quite strong. The Eagles also need to become more accustomed to playing at home; last season, they had a 6-1 record away from home. However, considering everything, Eastern Michigan ought to be able to handle this opening game with ease.
Howard Bison Betting Trends
The Howard Bisons are 18-13-0 ATS this season. The Bison did not cover the spread this year (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 21.5-point underdogs. Howard and its opponents combined to hit over 15 out of 31 times this year.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends
The Eastern Michigan Eagles hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games. Eastern Michigan hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games. The Eastern Michigan Eagles hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games.
Howard Bisons vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles 8/31/2023 Betting Picks
The Bison played 17 games this season and finished with a point total of over 146.5 points. Howard’s average game total this season was 147.4, 0.9 more points than this matchup’s over/under. Eastern Michigan only hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 13 games. For accurate insights and predictions, consider checking out premium sports picks today to make informed betting decisions.
Free Pick and Prediction: Howard Bisons will win 28-24.