Western Michigan (6-14) vs Eastern Michigan (10-10)
February 1, 2025 at 01:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Western Michigan -3 — Over/Under: 153
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are visiting the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday, February 1st at the University Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction. We will examine:
The Western Michigan Broncos’ recent form and player performance
The Eastern Michigan Eagles’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Western Michigan Broncos
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Michigan Eagles
Recent betting trends in games played between Eastern Michigan Eagles and Western Michigan Broncos
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos game
Western Michigan Broncos Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos have a 6-14 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the MAC. Wyoming is coming off a 74-71 win over Ball State. The Cowboys are 7-11-1 against the spread, and 8-9-2 in over/under while having a 3-6 home record.
Offensively, Western Michigan is averaging 71.7 points per game, which ranks 254th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.1 points per game (298th). The Broncos shoot 42.7% from the field (293rd) and 27.7% from beyond the arc (361st). The Broncos shoot 66.9% from the free-throw line (318th) and are grabbing 38.4 rebounds per game (61st).
Markhi Strickland leads Western Michigan in scoring with an average of 12 points and 3.8 rebounds, while JaVaughn Hannah adds 11.7 points and 3.6 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles have a 10-10 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place in the MAC. They are coming off an 80-89 loss to Miami-Ohio. The Eagles are 8-11 against the spread, and 13-6 in over/under while having a 4-7 road record.
Offensively, Eastern Michigan is averaging 74.3 points per game, which ranks 193rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 78.7 points per game (331st). The Eagles shoot 46.3% from the field (102nd) and 35.2% from beyond the arc (111th). The Eagles shoot 71.2% from the free-throw line (206th) and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game (334th).
Christian Henry leads Eastern Michigan in scoring with an average of 15.4 points and a team-high 3.6 assists, while Da’Sean Nelson adds 15.6 points and 5.4 rebounds.
Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win
- The home team has won each of the last four games between Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan.
- Eastern Michigan has lost 16 of its last 19 road day games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Eastern Michigan has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against the Mid-American Conference.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Western Michigan has lost each of its last six day games.
- Eastern Michigan has won 10 of its last 12 day games following a road loss.
- Western Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last four day games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Eastern Michigan’s last eight road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Four of Western Michigan’s last five day games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 154+ points.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Head-to-Head
Eastern Michigan is 6-4 in their last 10 meetings against Villanova, and both teams are tied 5-5 against the spread. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Eastern Michigan won 70-67 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction
In this Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, Western Michigan is coming as -3 home favorites. The Broncos are in better form, as they are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games, while on the other hand, the Eagles are 3-7 in their last 10 games and 2-6 against the spread in their last 8. The value here lies with the road team, so take the Eastern Michigan Eagles and lay the points on the road.