Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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 -7.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 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. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Ypsilanti, MI.

Eastern Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Illinois+7.5 -110O 146.5 -110+260
Eastern Michigan -7.5 -110U 146.5 -110-350

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Michigan will win this college basketball game with 79.3% 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 56.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.84 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games (+9.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 1-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.75 Units / -75% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -16.3% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (468 assists/ 503 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Northern Illinois is shooting 42% (306/735) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%

Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Eastern Michigan 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 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 had 14.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Eastern Michigan has a 28% free throw rate (671 free throw attempts/2,441 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (315 rebounds/12 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (265 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (940 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Eastern Michigan averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (675 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Eastern Michigan averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (675 rebounds/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9


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