Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 14th at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos are 8-16 (2-9) this season after they lost to Toledo by a score of 90-79 in their last game. Western Michigan trailed 50-41 at halftime and they allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Broncos shot 43% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Justice Williams led WMU with 22 points and five rebounds, while Brady Swartz added 13 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Western Michigan lost to Texas State by a score of 77-61 and Ohio by a score of 91-71. The Broncos have scored 74.8 points per game with 36.5 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.0 points against per game this season. Justice Williams is averaging 15.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Jalen Griffith is averaging 13.3 points and 3.8 assists per game for the Broncos. Western Michigan is shooting 44.6% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 9-16 (3-9) this year after they lost to Kent State by a score of 95-91 in their last game. Eastern Michigan led 47-40 at halftime, but they allowed 55 points in the second half in the loss. The Eagles shot 59% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Addison Patterson led EMU with 32 points and one rebound, while Mohammad Habhab added 22 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Eastern Michigan lost to Appalachian State by a score of 65-60 and Akron by a score of 66-64. The Eagles have scored 71.5 points per game with 35.6 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.3 points against per game this season. Mohammad Habhab is averaging 14.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, while Addison Patterson is averaging 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Eagles. Eastern Michigan is shooting 44.9% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win

• Western Michigan has lost each of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Eastern Michigan has won eight of its last 10 home games against Western Michigan.
• Eastern Michigan has won the first half in three of its last four home games against Western Michigan.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Eastern Michigan has lost each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Western Michigan’s last five road games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Each of Eastern Michigan’s last four home games against Western Michigan have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup on a losing streak and they are towards the bottom of the MAC standings, but EMU will be at home. The Eagles are shooting 45% from the field, but they have scored fewer than 70 points in four of their last five. Western Michigan is shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 85+ points in three of their last four. I really don’t like either side, but I will take EMU at home, as they played Akron tough in their last home game.

David Racey's Pick: Eastern Michigan -6.5