Eastern Michigan (14-14) vs Central Michigan (13-15)
February 28, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Michigan +2 — Over/Under: 148
The Central Michigan Chippewas are visiting the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Friday, February 28th at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction. We will examine:
The Eastern Michigan Eagles’ recent form and player performance
The Central Michigan Chippewas’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Michigan Eagles
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Central Michigan Chippewas
Recent betting trends in games played between the Central Michigan Chippewas and Eastern Michigan Eagles
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles game
Eastern Michigan Eagles Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles have a 14-14 record this season and are sitting in 7th place in the MAC. They are coming off a 60-65 loss to Bowling Green. The Eagles are 12-15 against the spread, and 16-11 in over/under, while having an 8-5 home record.
Offensively, Eastern Michigan is averaging 73 points per game, which ranks 218th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.4 points per game (304th). The Eagles shoot 45.9% from the field (122nd) and 34.1% from beyond the arc (175th). The Eagles shoot 72.3% from the free-throw line (176th) and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game (316th).
Jalen Terry leads Eastern Michigan in scoring with an average of 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Da’Sean Nelson adds 16.1 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds per game. Eastern Michigan will take on Ohio and Kent State after this game.
Central Michigan Chippewas Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas have a 13-15 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the MAC. Central Michigan is coming off a 73-69 win over Buffalo. The Chippewas are 13-10 against the spread, and 14-10 in over/under, while having a 5-9 road record.
Offensively, Central Michigan is averaging 75.6 points per game, which ranks 133rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.5 points per game (171st). The Spartans shoot 46.3% from the field (99th) and 32.8% from beyond the arc (251st). The Chippewas shoot 72.5% from the free-throw line (164th) and are grabbing 36.4 rebounds per game (125th).
Ugnius Jarusevicius leads Central Michigan in scoring with an average of 16 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds, while Jakobi Heady adds 14.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Central Michigan has lost seven of its last eight road night games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Eastern Michigan has won three of its last four games.
- The home team has won the first half in five of Eastern Michigan’s last six games.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- Eastern Michigan has lost 12 of its last 13 Friday games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Central Michigan has won each of its last three games against Eastern Michigan.
- Central Michigan has won the first half in each of its last four games against Eastern Michigan.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction
Central Michigan is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings against Eastern Michigan, and are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Eastern Michigan, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Central Michigan won 82-63 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
In this Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, Central Michigan is coming as -2 road favorites. Both teams have similar records this season, but Eastern Michigan has been very good at home, while Central Michigan is below average on the road. Both teams have been in good form lately, as the Eagles are 3-1 in their last 4 games and the Chippewas 4-1-1 against the spread in their last 6, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are playing lower-scoring games lately, as they are 5-1 to the under in their last 6 games combined, and I will take the under.