Eastern Michigan at Ball State

The Eastern Michigan Eagles have pretty much been an automatic win for opponents for quite some time. This is a team that won four games or less, and a total of 42 games over the last 15 years. That is less than three per season. Last year they went 6-6 for the first time since the 1995-96 season, and may have turned the corner. They have a lot back from that team, including QB Alex Gillet who passed for over 1500 yards, and ran for another 700+. He also cut down his INTs from 13 to 7. He should continue to improve. Ball State has not been very impressive since their big year, winning no more than six over the last three seasons. They could likely be improved this season, but Eastern Michigan is starting from a higher place, and have already learned how to play on the road, at 6-2 ATS in their last eight. The Cardinals have no magic at home where they are 5-16 ATS in their last 21. Play on Eastern Michigan.