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Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks
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Northern Illinois (5-21) vs Eastern Michigan (13-13)
February 22, 2025 at 04:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Northern Illinois +3.5 — Over/Under: 145.5
The Eastern Michigan Eagles and Northern Illinois Huskies meet Saturday in college basketball action at the NIU Convocation Center. Here’s an Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction. This article will include an Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois Pick.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting PreviewÂ
The Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Toledo and Miami Ohio, and they play Bowling Green, Central Michigan, and Ohio next. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 73.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Jalen Terry is averaging 16.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Da’Sean Nelson is averaging 16.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Christian Henry is the third double-digit scorer and Jalin Billingsley is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting PreviewÂ
The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Ball State and Akron, and they play Miami Ohio, Western Michigan, and Bowling Green next. The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 71.3 points on 41.1 percent shooting and allowing 76.6 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Quentin Jones is averaging 17 points and 4.8 rebounds, while James Dent Jr. is averaging 13.5 points and 5.4 rebounds. Quaran McPherson is the third double-digit scorer and Ethan Butler is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- Eastern Michigan has lost seven of its last eight games at NIU Convocation Center.
- Northern Illinois has won seven of its last eight home games against Eastern Michigan at NIU Convocation Center.
- The home team has won the first half in six of Eastern Michigan’s last seven games.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Northern Illinois has lost each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Eastern Michigan has won four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The road team has won the first half in three of the last four games between Eastern Michigan and Northern Illinois.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Illinois ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.3).
- Northern Illinois ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.9).
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois Injury Report
Neither Eastern Michigan nor Northern Illinois have a player listed on its injury report.
Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction
While Northern Illinois has seen all five of its wins this season come at home, the Huskies haven’t won a game in a month. Eastern Michigan beat Northern Illinois in the first meeting by four points while shooting 45 percent from the field and 73 percent from the line. Eastern Michigan has covered four straight games, and that includes upset wins over Miami Ohio, and Toledo. Eastern Michigan is heading in the right direction and has a chance to keep climbing in the MAC standings by taking advantage of the bottom feeders. The line is reasonable. I’ll lay the small number with Eastern Michigan on the road.
