The Eastern Michigan Eagles and San Jose State Spartans look to finish strong when they face off in the 2022 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles (8-4), who have won three in a row, finished in a tie with Toledo for first in the Mid-American Conference West Division at 5-3. The Spartans (7-4), who have lost two of three, tied for second with San Diego State in the Mountain West Western Division at 5-3. Eastern Michigan defeated San Jose State 30-27 in the 1987 California Bowl in their only previous meeting.
The game from Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET. Eastern Michigan is allowing 28.6 points per game this season, while San Jose State allows 20.3. The Spartans are favored by 4.5 points in the latest Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 54.5. Before making any San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State and just locked in its picks and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl 2022 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college football odds and betting lines for San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan:
- Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State spread: San Jose State -4.5
- Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State over/under: 54.5 points
- Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State money line: Eastern Michigan +170, San Jose State -205
- EMU: The Eagles are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last five games overall
- SJSU: The Spartans are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games in December
- Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose Spartans picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why San Jose State can cover
Junior quarterback Chevan Cordeiro, a transfer from Hawaii, is a dual-threat for the Spartans. He leads the team in passing and is second in rushing. For the year, Cordeiro has completed 233 of 382 passes (61%) for 2,884 yards and 20 touchdowns with four interceptions and a 139.6 rating. He has also carried 129 times for 215 yards (1.7 average) and eight touchdowns, including a long run of 38 yards. He was named the Mountain West Player of the Week twice this past season -- Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 -- and was a second-team All-Mountain West selection.
Defensively, the Spartans have registered 36 sacks this season, including a team-high nine by junior defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko. He is third in tackles with 65, including 39 solo, with two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup. For his efforts, Fehoko was named the Mountain West Player of the Year. He leads the conference and is fourth in the country with a career-high 18.5 tackles for loss, and his sack total is second in the Mountain West and 10th nationally.
Why Eastern Michigan can cover
Senior running back Samson Evans has had a solid season, rushing for 100 yards or more four times. He carried 36 times for 258 yards and one touchdown in a 30-21 win at Arizona State on Sept. 17. In his last game, a 38-19 Eagles win over Central Michigan on Nov. 25, Evans rushed 23 times for 135 yards and a score. For the season, he has carried 224 times for 1,084 yards (4.8 average) and 13 touchdowns.
Senior wide receiver Tanner Knue is a third-team All-MAC selection. He led the Eagles with 592 yards receiving, nine touchdowns, and just one dropped pass, and ranked seventh in the MAC in total touchdowns. The nine touchdowns are tied for third-best in a single season at Eastern Michigan, and ranked third in the league and 14th nationally. Knue caught at least three passes in all but one game in 2022, and had a season-high 106 yards receiving against Buffalo on Sept. 24.
How to make Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 58 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 70% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
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