Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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Central Michigan head coach Tony Barbee directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.
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  • Central Michigan (16-13) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (14-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
  • Eastern Michigan / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (14-14) visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (16-13) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-120).

The Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 129.5 total points.

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Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan+7.5 +100O 129.5 -110+310
Central Michigan -7.5 -120U 129.5 -110-400

Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 84.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+17.45 Units / 291% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+23.90 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 26 games (+10.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 26 games (+10.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+8.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.39% ROI).

  • 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.4 Units / 52.92% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.75 Units / -18.58% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.14% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 5.31% ROI).

  • 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +22.4 Units / 65.98% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.65 Units / -24.02% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.95 Units / 15.49% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Eastern Michigan has averaged 9.9 assists per game (535 assists/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.3 assists per game (238 assists/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Eastern Michigan has a 27% free throw rate (357 free throw attempts/1,346 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 66.2 points per game (3,640 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.5

Central Michigan has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Michigan is shooting 42% (1,297/3,074) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Michigan has averaged 66.8 points per game (1,602 points/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (497 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (4,254 points/3,185 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,164 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (497 rebounds/23 games) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (328 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Central Michigan has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,279 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Central Michigan has 147 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (43/103) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%


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