Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
ESPN+ will be covering the week three non-conference matchup between the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Eastern Michigan Eagles as they take the field at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET, and the over/under line is currently at 49.5 points. The Eagles are the -2.5 point favorites at home. Eastern Michigan enters the game with a 1-1 record, while Jacksonville State is looking for their first win of the season.
JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks +2.5
This game will be played at Rynearson Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:
- We have the Eastern Michigan Eagles winning this one by a score of 28 to 26
- Even though we like the Eastern Michigan Eagles to win, our ATS pick is to take the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at +2.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 49.5 points
Will The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Jacksonville State is looking to bounce back after a 49-14 loss to Louisville on the road. The Gamecocks, who were +28.5 point underdogs, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. This defeat dropped their record to 0-2 for the season.
The over/under line for the game was 56.5 points, but the teams combined for 63 points, surpassing the total score.
Jacksonville State’s offense put up 290 yards in their 49-14 loss to Louisville, with 160 yards coming through the air. Tyler Huff completed 63% of his passes for 160 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception, and finished with a passer rating of 76.16. Michael Pettway was the top receiver, catching four passes for 30 yards.
The Gamecocks recorded 19 first downs but struggled to establish the run, finishing with 130 rushing yards on 32 attempts. Tyler Huff, who also led the team in rushing, gained 101 yards on the ground and scored one rushing touchdown.
Jacksonville State’s defense had a tough outing, allowing 611 total yards in their 49-14 loss to Louisville. The Gamecocks gave up 234 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground, while Louisville’s passing attack added 377 yards and two scores through the air. Jacksonville State’s defense will need to regroup and improve after this performance.
Will The Eastern Michigan Eagles Win At Home Over The Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Eastern Michigan is now 1-1 after a 30-9 loss to Washington on the road. The Eagles, who were +25 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, but they were unable to pull off the upset. The combined score of 39 points was below the over/under line of 48.5 points.
Eastern Michigan fell behind 3-0 in the first quarter but added a field goal to make it 3-3. Washington then scored 21 unanswered points, and the Eagles added a late touchdown in the second quarter to make it 21-6 at halftime. Eastern Michigan’s offense struggled in the second half, adding only a field goal in the third quarter and failing to score in the fourth.
Eastern Michigan’s offense, led by quarterback Cole Snyder, managed to pick up 17 first downs in their most recent game, but they were held to just 204 total yards. The Eagles struggled to establish a ground game, finishing with 75 rushing yards on 37 attempts. Snyder completed 59.3% of his passes for 129 yards, with a passer rating of 71.37. His top target, Zyell Griffin, caught two passes for 35 yards.
Despite their inability to run the ball, Eastern Michigan’s passing game was the more effective part of their offense, accounting for 129 yards through the air.
Eastern Michigan’s defense will need to improve after giving up 517 total yards to Washington in their last game. The Eagles allowed 316 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air, while also struggling to stop the run, giving up 201 yards on the ground. Washington’s offense moved the chains 23 times, and Eastern Michigan will need to make adjustments to avoid a similar outcome in their next game.