Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-6) vs. Buffalo Bulls (3-8)
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Buffalo Bulls 11/21/23 – Week 13’s NCAAF schedule features an intriguing clash between two Mid-American Conference rivals – Eastern Michigan Eagles with a 5-6 record and Buffalo Bulls who boast a 3-8 standing. This crucial encounter scheduled to occur Tuesday has generated considerable anticipation among the best NCAAF betting websites and pickers; its importance can be judged from its potential impact on playoff positioning in Mid-American Conference playoffs; both teams currently vying for vital positions within it.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Buffalo Bulls 11/21/23 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | UB Stadium |
| TV: | ESP2 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Austin Smith QB vs. Cole Snyder QB
Austin Smith, Eastern Michigan’s quarterback, has shown mixed performance this season. Completing 152 out of 271 attempts for 1634 passing yards at 56.1% completion percentage. Although Smith has amassed 8 passing touchdowns this year, 7 interceptions and 29 sacks point out areas of vulnerability he must address moving forward. Smith must adapt a balanced risk-averse style while making decisions under pressure in this matchup to win this matchup.
Cole Snyder serves as quarterback of the Buffalo Bulls. This season he has excelled with 192 completions out of 346 attempts for 1974 passing yards with 55.5 completion percentage and 13 touchdowns against 9 interceptions – while also managing defensive pressure with 16 sacks which has played an essential role in their strategy.
Eastern Michigan’s Offensive Dynamics: A Closer Look
Eastern Michigan’s offensive strategy relies heavily on Austin Smith and his key offensive players forming an effective unit. Smith’s 1634 passing yards represent an enormous boon for Eastern Michigan. He serves as a vital hub of their attack. Samson Evans adds to this offense’s power through his 508 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns as an essential component of its ground game. With an average rush distance of 4.2 yards per attempt, Evans helps ensure an effective offensive strategy. Tanner Knue has added versatility and reliability to the Eagles passing game through 48 receptions for 472 yards. Knue’s average of 9.8 yards per reception not only speaks volumes of his success in making significant gains but also underscores their strategic depth within their aerial attack.
Buffalo Bulls’ Tactical Playmakers
Buffalo Bulls offensive strategy centers around quarterback Cole Snyder, whose passing prowess has been one of the hallmarks of their season. Ron Cook Jr has added 566 yards and five touchdowns as an invaluable element of Buffalo’s ground game. Cook Jr’s consistent performance of 4.1 yards per rush attempt helps ensure an effective attack strategy that keeps defenses guessing. Wide receiver Marlyn Johnson adds another important dimension to their receiving capabilities for the Bulls. Johnson amassed 36 receptions for 415 yards – including an 80-yard grab – over 36 games, showing his potential to make big plays. Additionally, his average of 11.5 yards per reception demonstrates both his efficiency in moving the ball along and his ability to capitalize on Snyder’s throws during long yardage situations.
NCAAF Betting Odds: Buffalo Bulls -250, Over/Under: 40.5
The betting odds favor the Buffalo Bulls despite their less favorable record. The relatively low over/under of 40.5 points indicates expectations of a defense-dominated game.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends
Eastern Michigan has struggled in their recent meetings against Buffalo, posting an 0-4 record against them both against ATS and SU. On the road they’ve performed poorly too – going winless against opposing teams from Mid-American East Division as well as high scoring games could be indicators that this team needs help.
Buffalo Bulls Betting Trends
Buffalo has shown inconsistent play recently, posting a 1-4 ATS record over their past five games. Their performance against Eastern Michigan, specifically their trend of going over in total points scored, may suggest more confidence for this particular matchup; however, their home record remains a cause for concern.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Buffalo Bulls Betting Picks
Given recent trends and team strengths, this game appears closely contested. Bettors using top sportsbooks USA should consider choosing under as the total points bet is most appropriate given both teams’ recent performances.
This prediction is based on Buffalo’s historical edge over Eastern Michigan as well as their slightly better offensive metrics this season, balanced against Eastern Michigan’s resilience in division games. Expect a close contest with Buffalo having the edge at home.
Score Prediction: Buffalo Bulls 24, Eastern Michigan Eagles 17
