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Eastern Michigan vs. Liberty Updated Prediction and Odds for LendingTree Bowl: What Bettors Need to Know

By Donnavan Smoot

Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis.
Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis. / Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
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Eastern Michigan and Liberty are set to kick off the bowl season in Alabama today. According to the odds, Liberty should have no issue with the Eagles. However, bowl season can get crazy and anything can happen. Let's dive into the odds.

Here are the odds for their matchup via WynnBET.

Eastern Michigan vs. Liberty Updated Spread, Odds and Over/Under

Spread: 

  • Eastern Michigan: +9.5 (-110)
  • Liberty: -9.5 (-110)

Moneyline: 

  • Eastern Michigan: +265
  • Liberty: -350
  • Total: 57 (Over: -110/Under: -110)

Eastern Michigan vs. Liberty Betting Trends

  • The Eagles are 5-7 ATS in their last 12 games. 
  •  The Eagles are 3-1 ATS in their last four games coming off a loss. 
  • The Eagles are 3-3 in their last six games as an underdog. 
  • The Flames are 6-6 ATS in their last 12 games. 
  • The Flames are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games a betting favorite. 
  • The Flames are 1-3 ATS in their last four games coming off a loss. 

Eastern Michigan vs. Liberty Prediction and Pick

Matt De Saro broke this game down earlier and thinks Eastern Michigan can make this a game. 

Even if he does suit up, which I do expect, I don’t think the odds properly reflect this matchup. The Flames are slightly better on defense but the Eagles are a dangerous team on offense in their own right. The Eagles can put up points on just about anyone and the Flames’ defense looked worse and worse each of the last four weeks of the year. 

Even if he does suit up, which I do expect, I don’t think the odds properly reflect this matchup. The Flames are slightly better on defense but the Eagles are a dangerous team on offense in their own right. The Eagles can put up points on just about anyone and the Flames’ defense looked worse and worse each of the last four weeks of the year. ...I think the Flames ultimately come out on top but the Eagles cover the spread in the Lending Tree Bowl. 

Both of these offenses are lethal and explosive. I think the Eagles should be able to keep this game within reach, especially because of their discipline. Eastern Michigan gets penalized at the lowest rate in the country. Being able to stay on script and ahead of the chains will be crucial.

Pick: Eastern Michigan +9.5 (-110)

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