2022 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl prediction, odds: San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan picks from proven model

The Eastern Michigan Eagles and San Jose State Spartans are playing in the 2022 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Tuesday afternoon. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET from Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. The Spartans finished second in Mountain West Western Division, while the Eagles finished tied for first in Mid-American Conference West Division. EasternMichigan won the only previous meeting between the schools, 30-27 in 1987 California Bowl.

SportsLine's proven model has picked San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan for the 2022 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Eagles are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last five games overall. San José State is 6-2 ATS in its last seven games in December.

Eastern Michigan and San Jose State are playing in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on December 22nd. The Eagles are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last five games overall. San José State is 6-2 ATS in its last seven games in December.

San Jose State's junior quarterback Chevan Cordeiro has thrown for a career-high 2,885 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. He also ran for eight touchdowns on 129 carries for 215 yards. Cordereiro's top target is senior wide receiver Elijah Cooks, who has 63 receptions for 983 yards (15.6 average) and 10 touchdowns.

Eastern Michigan has a good offense led by senior quarterback Taylor Powell. Senior wide receiver Hassan Beydoun is a team-high 47 receptions for 451 yards (9.6 average) and four touchdowns. BeYDoun has 214 receptions in his career, which ranks 11th among all active players in the NCAA.

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total. It projects 58 combined points for Eastern Michigan and San Jose State. One side of the spread hits in well over 70% of simulations.