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The Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-6, 1-1 MAC) will be attempting to continue a three-game home winning streak when squaring off against the Central Michigan Chippewas (6-8, 1-1 MAC) on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at George Gervin GameAbove Center. It airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
The Eagles are currently 5.5-point favorites over the Chippewas. The matchup has a point total of 139.
Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Odds
Point Spread for Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Eastern Michigan as the favorite.
Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Eastern Michigan has -218 odds to pick up the win, while Central Michigan is listed at +180 to claim victory.
Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 139 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Arena: George Gervin GameAbove Center
Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Betting Trends
Eastern Michigan has seven wins against the spread in 12 games this year. The Eagles have won in each of the two games they’ve played as odds-on favorites this season. Eastern Michigan’s games this year have hit the over on six of 13 set point totals.
Central Michigan has played 13 games, with five wins against the spread. The Chippewas have won two of the five games they were the moneyline underdog this season (40%). Central Michigan’s games this year have gone over the point total five times in 13 opportunities (38.5%).
Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Key Players to Watch
Eastern Michigan
Arne Osojnik is averaging 8.4 points, 0.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds per contest. Yusuf Jihad is putting up 8.5 points, 0.4 assists and 3.1 rebounds per contest.
Julius Ellerbe is tops on the Eagles at 5.1 rebounds per game, while also putting up 2.5 assists and 4.7 points.
Central Michigan
Brian Taylor is posting a team-leading 6.9 rebounds per contest. And he is delivering 12.0 points and 1.4 assists, making 45.9% of his shots from the field and 31.1% from 3-point range, with 1.0 triples per contest. The Chippewas receive 8.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game from Derrick Butler. Cayden Vasko is averaging 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest, making 35.4% of his shots from the floor.
What you need to know about the Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan put together a 9-8-1 ATS record in conference play last year. With 69.1 points per game on offense, the Eagles rank 300th in college basketball. At the other end, they cede 74.1 points per contest, which ranks 253rd in college basketball. Eastern Michigan is dominating when it comes to rebounding, as it ranks best in college basketball in rebounds ( per game) and best in boards allowed ( per contest).
The Eagles are averaging 68.6 points per game when playing at home. In away games, they are performing better on offense, averaging 69.7 points per contest. Eastern Michigan is 309th in college basketball with 5.9 three-pointers per game so far this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 207th with a 33.1% shooting percentage from downtown. With 6.7 treys conceded per game, the Eagles are 177th in the nation. They are giving up a 32.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranks 144th in college basketball.
What you need to know about the Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan won six conference games against the spread last year, while failing to cover 12 times. In 2023-24, the Chippewas are 21st-worst in college basketball on offense (65.7 points scored per game) and 280th on defense (75.3 points allowed). Central Michigan is the best squad in the country in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds conceded ().
In 2023-24 the Chippewas are averaging 12.1 more points per game at home (72.8) than on the road (60.7). With 6.1 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 30.6% from downtown, Central Michigan is 294th and 300th in the country, respectively, in those categories. Giving up 7.3 3-pointers per game and conceding 33.3% from beyond the arc, the Chippewas are 241st and 182nd in college basketball, respectively, in those categories.
Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Eastern Michigan, and we predict that Eastern Michigan will cover the spread (Eastern Michigan -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 139 points.
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