Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • Northern Illinois (5-13) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (8-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Eastern Michigan / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-11) visit Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-13) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in DeKalb, IL.

Northern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Eastern Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Eastern Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan+6.5 -115O 145.5 -110+220
Northern Illinois -6.5 -105U 145.5 -110-275

Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 28 games (+5.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.15 Units / 7% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.05 Units / -19.42% ROI).

  • 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 4.73% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -10% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 5-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.3 Units / -46.97% ROI).

  • 4-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.3 Units / -41.24% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.55 Units / 28.24% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -37.31% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 9.8 assists per game (502 assists/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Eastern Michigan has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Eastern Michigan has made 5.3 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Eastern Michigan has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,317 points/1,150 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (212 assists/ 248 TOs) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (681/1,036) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Northern Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (681/1,036) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%

Northern Illinois is shooting 56% from inside the arc (266/474) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,108 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (441 rebounds/20 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (4,005 points/3,016 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 5.6 steals per game (111 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has averaged 5.4 steals per game (109 steals/20 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Northern Illinois has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/20 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Northern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (572/1,266) this season — tied for 41st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Northern Illinois has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (218 turnovers/20 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.8


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