Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

Eastern Michigan coach Stan Heath watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-59.
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  • Eastern Michigan is a -9.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Northern Illinois / Eastern Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Illinois Huskies visit George Gervin GameAbove Center to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Ypsilanti, MI.

Eastern Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Michigan will win this college basketball game with 76.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Michigan will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 15 away games (+5.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 15 away games (+3.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+1.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 games (+24.70 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 33 games (+2.90 Units / 7% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 3-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -6.98% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 11-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.5 Units / 31.16% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.7 Units / 53.61% ROI
  • 4-12 when betting the Over for -9.2 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 12-4 when betting the Under for +7.6 Units / 43.18% ROI

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan made 5.7 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Eastern Michigan averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (438 free throw attempts/1,766 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Eastern Michigan averaged 65.7 points per game (1,972 points/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Eastern Michigan had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (306 assists/ 338 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois forced 10.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Northern Illinois averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Northern Illinois allowed 7.9 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4

Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan made 5.7 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Eastern Michigan averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (438 free throw attempts/1,766 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Eastern Michigan averaged 65.7 points per game (1,972 points/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Eastern Michigan had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (306 assists/ 338 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois forced 10.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Northern Illinois averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Northern Illinois allowed 7.9 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4

Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1


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