Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Odds: Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State prediction, odds and pick
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-4) are the favorite against the spread. San Jose State Spartans (7-5) finished second in the MW West Division.
Eastern Michigan is a balanced team that became bowl eligible by going 5-1 in one-possession games. The Eagles rank 64th in scoring and 94th on total offense. They are similarly average on defense, ranking 89th and 55th respectively. Eastern Michigan has a good running game with senior running back Samson Evans. San Jose State has the best rushing defense in the country. Their secondary is very good. The game is taking place at Boise State's campus.
San Jose State is playing in the Idaho Potato Bowl. The team ranked 73rd in scoring and 96th in total offense this season. They have a great defense, which is led by the first-ranked defense. Their offense is centered around quarterback Chevan Cordeiro. His favorite receiver is Elijah Cooks, who was named to the All-Mountain West First Team. Eastern Michigan has a stellar pass defense but Cook's is a good receiver.
Neither team has a strong offense. I like the under here.
Eastern Michigan and San Jose State are playing in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The final prediction and pick is to under 53.5 (-120).
