The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is set for Tuesday afternoon when the Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-4) battle the San Jose State Spartans (7-4). EMU is making their seventh bowl appearance but are looking for their first win since 1987. SJSU is making their 12th bowl game appearance and are looking to win their fifth straight bowl. Below is my college football pick for Eastern Michigan vs San Jose State.
Eastern Michigan vs San Jose State Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | EMU +3.5 |
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This game will be played at Albertson Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Why Bet EMU +3.5
✅ EMU is 4-1 against the spread in their last five games.
✅ The Eagles are 4-1 straight up in their last five games.
✅ San Jose State is 0-6 ATS in their last six games
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Eastern Michigan Eagles
San Jose State Spartans
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| EMICH | Passing | SJST |
|---|---|---|
| 20.8 | CMP | 20.3 |
| 34.7 | ATT | 33.3 |
| 59.9 | CMP% | 61.2 |
| 236 | Y/G | 232.7 |
| 6.8 | Y/A | 7 |
| 1.4 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Defense/Offense
| EMICH | Passing | SJST |
|---|---|---|
| 16.4 | CMP | 23.6 |
| 25.8 | ATT | 41.2 |
| 63.8 | CMP% | 57.3 |
| 220.9 | Y/G | 325.3 |
| 8.6 | Y/A | 7.9 |
| 1.8 | TD/G | 2.4 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| EMICH | Rushing | SJST |
|---|---|---|
| 39.8 | ATT | 42.6 |
| 141.8 | Y/G | 155.4 |
| 3.6 | Y/A | 3.6 |
| 1.4 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Defense/Offense
| EMICH | Rushing | SJST |
|---|---|---|
| 36.3 | ATT | 24.0 |
| 162.8 | Y/G | 82.0 |
| 4.5 | Y/A | 3.4 |
| 1.6 | TD/G | 0.9 |
Special Teams
| EMICH | Special Teams | SJST |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Punts-GM | 4.3 |
| 41.7 | Punt Avg | 40.8 |
| 1.8 | Kick Ret GM | 1.5 |
| 18.4 | Kick Ret Avg | 17.8 |
| 1.6 | Punt Ret GM | 0.6 |
| 3.2 | Punt Ret Avg | 7.7 |
Betting Trends
| EMICH | Betting Trends | SJST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 2-0-1 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 34.33 | Avg Score | 28.33 |
| 23.67 | Avg Opp Score | 30.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-0-1 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 28.33 | Avg Score | 30 |
| 22.67 | Avg Opp Score | 19.33 |
| EMICH | Betting Trends | SJST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 4-0-1 | ATS W/L/P | 0-5-0 |
| 29.4 | Avg Score | 29.6 |
| 22.8 | Avg Opp Score | 27.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 5-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 4-0-1 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 32 | Avg Score | 32.8 |
| 22.4 | Avg Opp Score | 14.2 |
| EMICH | Betting Trends | SJST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 6-3-1 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 28.3 | Avg Score | 28.1 |
| 26 | Avg Opp Score | 20.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 6-3-1 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 31.8 | Avg Score | 25.1 |
| 32.1 | Avg Opp Score | 21.6 |
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Eastern Michigan Eagles
Las time out, Eastern Michigan ended their regular season with a 38-19 win over Central Michigan. The Eagles never trailed in this game, but it was a tight first half. Leading 14-13 at the half, Eastern Michigan scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to get the comfortable win.
Taylor Powell went 24/36 for 266 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and added one touchdown on the ground. Samson Evans ran the ball 23 times for 135 yards, a 5.9 average, and one touchdown in the win. Defensively, EMU allowed 229 total yards and forced three CMU turnovers.
Through 12 games, EMU is scoring 28.8 points per game and gaining 360.4 yards, 217.8 through the air and 142.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Eagles allow 28.6 points and 366.9 yards, 208.8 passing and 158.1 rushing.
San Jose State Spartans
San Jose State hosted Hawai’i and earned a 27-14 win. The Spartans led 7-0 after the first quarter, but the Rainbow Warriors made it a one-point game late in the second quarter. San Jose State scored the next 17 points to pull away and get the win.
Chevan Cordeiro went 17/26 for 208 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Kairee Robinson ran the ball 24 times for 148 yards, a 6.2 average, and one touchdown in the win. Defensively, SJSU allowed 273 total yards and did not force any Hawai’i turnovers.
After 11 games, San Jose State is scoring 27.5 points per game and gaining 356.4 yards, 263.9 through the air and 92.5 on the ground. Defensively, the Spartans allow 20.3 points and 332.5 yards, 210.4 passing and 122.1 rushing.
