Eastern Michigan vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

Ohio head coach Jeff Boals watches his team play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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  • Ohio (5-11) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Eastern Michigan / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-8) visit Convocation Center to take on the Ohio Bobcats (5-11) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Athens, OH.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Eastern Michigan vs. Ohio Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan+12.5 -115O 144.5 -110+525
Ohio -12.5 -105U 144.5 -110-750

Eastern Michigan vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 87.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Michigan vs Ohio Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Michigan will cover the spread with 52.0% 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 (+6.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+2.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 26 games (+1.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+0.60 Units / 1% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 19.03% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.2% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.98% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 5-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -40.34% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.95 Units / -20.74% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.1 assists per game (484 assists/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Eastern Michigan has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Eastern Michigan has averaged 11.0 assists per game (187 assists/17 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Eastern Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (484 assists/ 554 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (237 assists/ 160 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (160 turnovers/17 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Ohio has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (524 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Ohio has made 8.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (3,770 points/2,837 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,054 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Eastern Michigan has averaged 5.7 steals per game (97 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (387 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has 110 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (331 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Ohio has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,197 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Ohio has averaged 6.5 steals per game (110 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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