In a week full of MAC football games with conference championship implications, Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan is no exception. Buffalo is still in the hunt for the conference title and will look for a win to keep them in the mix. The Bulls are two-point underdogs, though, while the total has been set at 52.5. Keep reading to get our college football picks for Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan from Ypsilanti, MI.
Buffalo Hoping to Remain In MAC Title Contention
Buffalo has performed admirably in the MAC this year, staying in contention to make the conference championship game with a 4-2 conference record. The Bulls have won two games in a row, including a thrilling 51-48 overtime game against Ball State last time out. The Bulls will attempt to use the adrenaline from that victory to avoid slipping up here in a game that they cannot afford to lose if they want to remain in conference title contention going into the final week of regular season action.
Can Eastern Michigan Shake Off Losing Streak?
Eastern Michigan looked like they could be in MAC title contention themselves for a portion of this season. But a recent three-game losing streak has derailed their hopes of winning the MAC. This week, the Eagles will look for a sixth win overall, which would make them bowl-eligible. But after losing to Akron, Toledo, and Ohio in consecutive games, the Eagles will have to find a way to put together four solid quarters of football to make it to bowl season.
Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan Prediction
This game represents the best chance for Eastern Michigan to get to bowl season, as they face Western Michigan on the road in their regular-season finale. While Buffalo also has a won to play for this week, we will bank on Eastern Michigan to make the most of their chance to become bowl-eligible, covering the spread as a favorite and knocking Buffalo out of the MAC title race in the process.
