Eastern Michigan (8-9) vs Ohio (10-7)
January 21, 2025 at 06:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Michigan +8.5 — Over/Under: 151.5
In this article, we will formulate an Ohio vs Eastern Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats are 10-7 (4-1) this year after they lost to Akron by a score of 92-80 in their last game. Ohio trailed 44-29 at halftime, but they did score 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Bobcats shot 34.4% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 90.9% on free throws in the game. Shereef Mitchell led Ohio with 27 points and five rebounds, while AJ Brown added 15 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bobcats defeated Ball State by a score of 86-71 and Northern Illinois by a score of 108-70. Ohio has won six of their last seven games and they are just one game back in the race for the MAC. Ohio has scored 81.1 points per game and they have allowed 74.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. AJ Clayton is averaging 16.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Jackson Paveletzke is averaging 11.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game this year. Ohio is shooting 47.4% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this season.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 8-9 (2-3) this season after they defeated Bowling Green by a score of 68-62 in their last game. Eastern Michigan led 29-26 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half for the win. The Eagles shot 48% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Christian Henry led Eastern Michigan with 17 points and two rebounds, while Arne Osojnik added 16 points and 11 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Eagles lost to Central Michigan by a score of 82-63 and Akron by a score of 105-81. Eastern Michigan has lost three of their last four games, but they did beat NIU by a score of 75-71 for their first conference win. Eastern Michigan has scored 71.8 points per game and they have allowed 77.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. Da’Sean Nelson is averaging 15.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Jalen Terry is averaging 15.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. Eastern Michigan is shooting 45.1% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season.
Why Ohio will beat Eastern Michigan
- Ohio has won each of its last seven Tuesday night games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Eastern Michigan has lost each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ohio has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Eastern Michigan’s last eight home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Each of Ohio’s last four games has produced a total of 157+ points.
Ohio vs Eastern Michigan Prediction
Ohio comes into this matchup after losing to Akron on the road in their last game, but they are still 4-1 in conference play. The Bobcats are shooting over 47% from the field and they are scoring 81.1 points per game. Ohio has some poor defensive numbers on the season, but their offense has covered up for those issues. Eastern Michigan has lost three of their last four games and they are allowing over 77 points per game on defense. The Eagles are shooting 45.1% from the field, but they have allowed 82+ points in three of their last four. I don’t trust this Eastern Michigan defense at all and I think Ohio is going to have a huge day here. Take the Bobcats to cover on the road.