Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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  • Western Michigan (11-6) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (7-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Eastern Michigan / Western Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-9) visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (11-6) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kalamazoo, MI.

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

The Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan+6.5 -115O 147.5 -105+200
Western Michigan -6.5 -105U 147.5 -115-250

Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this college basketball game with 70.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Michigan will cover the spread with 52.1% 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 Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 26 games (+2.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 15 away games (+1.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI).

  • 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.95 Units / 11.82% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.78% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -16.57% ROI

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI).

  • 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -4.33% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.0 assists per game (488 assists/49 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 a TS% of 46% this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Eastern Michigan has a 28% free throw rate (292 free throw attempts/1,035 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has a 28% free throw rate (827 free throw attempts/2,900 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Michigan has 208 offensive rebounds this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Western Michigan has 16.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Western Michigan has averaged 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (208 rebounds/18 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,073 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (3,855 points/2,892 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/18 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has averaged 5.7 steals per game (102 steals/18 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (490 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.3

Western Michigan has averaged 4.9 steals per game (240 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Western Michigan has averaged 5.4 steals per game (97 steals/18 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Western Michigan has allowed 8.6 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4


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