It’s the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, and Eastern Michigan is set to face San Jose State on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The game is scheduled for 3:30 pm ET while airing on ESPN. San Jose State enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 53.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State prediction and Potato Bowl odds below.
Potato Bowl Odds: Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State
- Spread: San Jose State -3.5
- Total: 53.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 20
- Time: 3:30 pm ET
- Location: Albertsons Stadium – Boise, ID
- TV: ESPN
Eastern Michigan Betting Trends
- Eagles are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games in December.
- Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
San Jose State Betting Trends
- Spartans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in December.
- Under is 5-0 in Spartans last 5 games in December.
- Under is 5-1 in Spartans last 6 non-conference games.
Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State Prediction
This is an interesting matchup between a pair of teams that contrast in style. The biggest question revolves around whether or not Eastern Michigan’s offense can get going against a tough San Jose State defense. Don’t plan on it, as EMU ranks 88th in total offense and 62nd in scoring compared to San Jose State’s rankings of 17th in scoring defense and 20th in total defense. The Spartans also rank 11th in yards per carry allowed (3.3), so it might be difficult for EMU to establish the run.
On the other side of the ball, San Jose State loves to air it out with the 15th-highest pass play percentage (57.13%) in the country. Eastern Michigan has been strong against the pass this season, ranking 8th in the country in opponent completion percentage and 22nd in pass defense.
I think you see where this is going. It should be an uphill battle for both offenses, as each side will be playing into the strengths of the opposing defense. For that reason, betting Under 53.5 total points looks appealing here.
The Pick: Under 53.5 total points | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook