The Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-4, 2-3 MAC) face the Ohio Bobcats (6-3, 4-1 MAC) at Peden Stadium in a pivotal MAC conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2.

Eastern Michigan enters having lost three of their last four games, though they've exceeded expectations with five wins. Quarterback Cole Snyder has been solid with 2,087 yards, 11 touchdowns and just three interceptions, despite taking 23 sacks. The Eagles' offense ranks 3rd in the MAC in both yards and points.

Ohio has emerged as the MAC's biggest surprise, winning four of their last five games including dominant victories over Buffalo (47-16) and Kent State (41-0). The Bobcats feature a run-heavy offense (61% rush rate, 21st nationally) and a stout defense allowing only 20.7 points per game.

Key Matchup Factors:

• Ohio's rushing attack vs EMU's 38th-ranked run defense
• Eagles' struggling pass defense (111th in Success Rate)
• Bobcats' methodical offense against EMU's bend-don't-break defense
• Ohio's home field advantage

The Odds:

• Ohio favored by 10.5 points
• Over/under set at 50.5 points
• EMU at +325 moneyline (24% win probability)
• Bobcats 5-4 ATS, Eagles 7-2 ATS this season

Head-to-Head:

• Ohio leads series 20-12-1
• Bobcats won 7 of last 8 meetings
• Ohio 6-2 ATS in those games
• Under hit in 4 of last 8 matchups

Best Bets:

• Ohio -10.5 (-110)
• Under 50.5 (-110)

Ohio's superior defense and consistent ground game should control the tempo and lead to a comfortable home victory.

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