| MATCHUP | Eastern Michigan Eagles | Xavier Musketeers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +23.5 -115 | -23.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +2200 | -8000 |
| Total | Over 156.5 (-112) | Under 156.5 (-108) |
| Where | Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH | |
| When | Friday, November 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Eastern Michigan vs Xavier Prediction
Eastern Michigan has had success as an underdog lately, and that includes upsetting Coastal Carolina in its season opener. The problem is Eastern Michigan struggled to shoot the ball despite the victory, and that’s not going to fly against Xavier on the road. Xavier is a talented Big East team that should have success this season, and if its season opener is a sign of things to come, watch out. Sure it was against Mount St. Mary’s, but there’s some ballers on this Mountaineers squad. Thick number on a Friday night, but there’s a big gap between these teams. I’ll lay the points with Xavier.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Coastal Carolina, and they play Detroit and Denver next. Eastern Michigan has lost 12 of its last 14 games.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 71 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Mohammad Habhab is averaging 34 points and 13 rebounds, while Jaiden Martin is averaging 17 points and 2 rebounds. Kaden Johnson is dishing 3 assists and Braelon Green is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are shooting 42.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27 rebounds per game.
Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview
The Xavier Musketeers beat Mount St. Mary’s, and they play Detroit and Mississippi State next. Xavier has lost 11 of its last 16 games.
The Xavier Musketeers are averaging 97 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 52 points on 29.2 percent shooting. Chance Westry is averaging 17 points and 1 rebound, while Jovan Milicevic is averaging 14 points and 4 rebounds. Tru Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Mike Nwoko is dishing 4 assists. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 61.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Xavier Musketeers are allowing 1.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 51 rebounds per game.
Why the Xavier Musketeers will win
- Xavier has won 15 of its last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents at Cintas Center.
- Eastern Michigan has lost eight of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in six of Eastern Michigan’s last seven games.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Xavier has lost each of its last four night games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Eastern Michigan’s last 14 road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Each of Xavier’s last seven home games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Xavier ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (26.0).
- Xavier ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (56.0).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (9.6%).
- Eastern Michigan ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (23.0).