| MATCHUP | Northern Illinois Huskies | Eastern Michigan Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-10 | 8-9 |
| Where | Gervin GameAbove Center, Ypsilanti, MI | |
| When | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Toledo and Kent State, and they play UMass next. Northern Illinois has lost 7 of its last 9 games.
The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 75.1 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Dylan Ducommun is averaging 13.5 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Makhai Valentine is averaging 13.1 points and 5.7 rebounds. Gustav Winther is dishing 1.1 assists and JJ Taylor is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Ball State, lost to Western Michigan, and they play Bowling Green next. Eastern Michigan has lost 5 of its last 7 games.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 71.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 44 percent shooting. Mohammad Habhab is averaging 14.1 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Carlos Hart is averaging 13.3 points and 5.4 rebounds. Addison Patterson is the third double-digit scorer and Jon Sanders II is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Michigan Eagles are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 11 Tuesday games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Eastern Michigan has won six of its last seven home games against Northern Illinois following a road loss.
- Eastern Michigan has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- The road team has won the first half in three of Eastern Michigan’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Northern Illinois’ last 13 road games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of Eastern Michigan’s last five home games against Northern Illinois have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Illinois ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.7).
Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan Prediction
Northern Illinois hasn’t played a lick of defense this season, and I just can’t get behind bad teams that don’t put effort in defensively. Northern Illinois has bombed when stepping up in competition and has some ugly results in the few games it was favored in as well. Eastern Michigan has held its own when playing above its level, beat the teams it’s supposed to beat, and is 11-5 ATS on the season. While both teams are racking up the losses, it’s fair to say Eastern Michigan is comfortably the better side. Thick number, but Northern Illinois is a different level of suck. Give me Eastern Michigan in a home blowout.