Eastern Michigan (5-5) vs Wright State (7-6)
Game Info: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm (George Gervin GameAbove Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Michigan / Wright State — Over/Under: 147.5
In this article we will formulate a Wright State vs Eastern Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 21st at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Wright State Raiders Betting Preview
The Wright State Raiders are 7-6 this year after they lost to Youngstown State by a score of 80-70 in their last game. Wright State led 40-35 at halftime, but they were out scored 45-30 in the second half for the loss. The Raiders shot 47.3% from the field, 41.7% on three pointers, and 53.3% on free throws in the game. Jack Doumbia led Wright State with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Raiders defeated Marshall by a score of 88-79 and Detroit Mercy by a score of 80-72. Wright State has scored 76.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points against per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Brandon Noel is averaging 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Wright State is shooting 50.1% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 39% on three pointers this year.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 5-5 this season after they lost to PFW by a score of 99-76 in their last game. Eastern Michigan trailed 48-34 at the half and allowed 51 more points in the second half in the loss. The Eagles shot 47.5% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Jalen Terry led EMU with 28 points and two rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Eagles lost to Loyola by a score of 76-54 and Detroit Mercy by a score of 98-89. Eastern Michigan has scored 69.7 points per game and they have allowed 74.2 points against per game, while also averaging 32.9 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Jalen Terry is averaging 16.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while EMU is shooting 44.3% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this year.
Why Wright State will beat Eastern Michigan
- Wright State has won 10 of its last 11 day games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Eastern Michigan has lost five of its last six day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Eastern Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Horizon League.
Wright State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction
Eastern Michigan comes into this matchup trying to snap their three game losing streak and they just allowed 99 points to PFW in their last game. The Eagles are shooting just 44.3% from the field and they are scoring fewer than 70 points per game. Wright State has won two of their last three games and they are shooting over 50% from the field. The Raiders aren’t very good defensively, but they are better than EMU in terms of points against per game. I think we could see a very high scoring game in this contest, but I have to side with Wright State on the road.