Northwestern vs. Eastern Michigan Preview + Free Pick

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Northwestern (4-3) vs. Eastern Michigan (2-5)


Odds: Wildcats by 10 -- Over/Under 59
Game: Northwestern (4-3) vs. Eastern Michigan (2-5)
Time: Friday, October 19th, 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Ford Field (65,000), Detroit, Michigan
Team Betting Records: Northwestern: 4-3 SU, 2-4 ATS Eastern Michigan: 2-5 SU, 2-4 ATS
Television: ESPNU

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A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northwestern's last 6 games
Northwestern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Northwestern is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games

All games in this series since 1992
E MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN since 1992
NORTHWESTERN is 1-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN since 1992
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL since 1992

Games over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
NORTHWESTERN is 1-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

As indicated by the movement of the line, the betting public is favoring NORTHWESTERN n this game

As indicated by the movement of the total, the betting public is favoring both the over and under in this game

This week's Friday Night Football matchup on ESPNU features the Northwestern Wildcats tangling with the Eastern Michigan Eagles in Detroit at Ford Field.

Last game out the Northwestern Wildcats pulled out a 49-48 double OT win against Minnesota, after the Golden Gophers failed to complete a two-point conversion for the win.

As for Eastern Michigan they're playing with some anger this week because of a 48-42 loss to the Ohio Bobcats in Week 7.

Northwestern comes into this game with the 28th ranked offense in the nation, the 9th ranked passing offense, and the 92nd ranked rush offense. They are averaging 27.9 PPG.

Eastern Michigan comes into this game with the 116th ranked offense in the nation. The 107th ranked passing offense, and the 97th ranked rush offense. They are averaging 21.0 PPG

Bodog's linemakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 10-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 59.

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Northwestern Injuries
RB Tyrell Sutton Out indefinitely - Ankle - 10/6/07
S Brendan Smith out for season - Shoulder - 10/2/07
WR Andrew Brewer out for season - Arm - 8/31/07

Eastern Michigan Injuries
QB Andy Schmitt Prob Sat - Shoulder - 10/15/07
TE John Bonner Ques Sat - Flu - 10/15/07
OL Khalid Walton Out indefinitely - Knee - 10/15/0
Friday Night Cappers Pick: Play The Under

Friday Night Cappers Pick: Play The Under

[Joey Spoons]

Eastern Michigan Injuries
QB Andy Schmitt Prob Sat - Shoulder - 10/15/07

This an old injury report, Andy Schmitt will not play tonight according to the reports.

Spoons

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Latest update we can find on this injury....from Chicago Sun Times article dated Oct 19th...

Andy Schmitt is questionable with a shoulder sprain suffered during a 48-42 loss last week at Ohio.
''He is day-to-day,'' Genyk told media. ''The doctors will make the final decision.''

If Schmitt can't play, true freshman Kyle McMahon will. In three nonconference games, McMahon was 6-for-18 for 99 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 80 yards.

[Joey Spoons]

There has been a change...

Eastern Michigan University quarterback Andy Schmitt will not play Friday night against Northwestern at Ford Field, still ailing from the sprained shoulder he suffered in a 48-42 loss last week against Ohio.

Freshman Kyle McMahon will make his first collegiate start against the Wildcats, Eastern Michigan spokesman Jim Streeter confirmed Thursday night.

McMahon, who has seen limited time this season, finished the Ohio game after Schmitt - who tied a career-high with four touchdown passes, left the game after injurying his shoulder.

Eastern coach Jeff Genyk, who did not return a phone call Thursday, said earlier this week that he thought Schmitt may be able to play, but that he would need to see how Schmitt responded in practice Wednesday.

He said Monday at his weekly press conference that if McMahon needed to play, it would be with a scaled-back playbook. Tyler Jones, who began last season as the starter, will move to the role of back-up against Northwestern.

"(McMahon's experience) has been in a limited role, it's been 10-20 plays and when defenses haven't been sophisticated," Genyk said Monday. "So in the event that he has to play more (against Northwestern) it will be a big change."

This should be a better development for your selection tonight and I wish you the best of luck.

Spoons

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Thx for the update...