Detroit Titans vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Detroit vs Eastern Michigan NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Ypsilanti.

Detroit vs Eastern Michigan Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Titans and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 133 points, and Eastern Michigan is favored by -7 vs. Detroit.

Detroit vs. Eastern Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Detroit Titans at Eastern Michigan Eagles
Where: Ypsilanti at George Gervin GameAbove Center
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds EMICH -7, DET +236 | EMICH -294 O/U 133

Titans Preview: Will the Titans Win in Ypsilanti?

Detroit's latest outing saw them fall 81-75 on the road to Rhode Island on Wednesday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Titans kept things closer than expected, covering the spread.

After trailing 46-34 at halftime, Detroit fought back in the 2nd half, outscoring Rhode Island 41-35. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.

Titans Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Titans put up 75 points, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was just 47%, largely due to hitting only 2 of 9 from three-point range, a 22.2% clip. Inside the arc, they connected on 49.1% of their attempts, going 28 for 57.

Orlando Lovejoy led the way with 28 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% from the field. David Green added 20 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Cam Estevez was perfect from three, knocking down 5 of 6 attempts.

Titans Team Defense

Detroit's defense struggled to contain the opposition, giving up 81 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 59 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Titans gave up 13 threes on 25 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they hit 14 free throws.

Eagles Preview: Will Eastern Michigan Make it Happen at Home?

Eastern Michigan picked up a 72-68 win over Northern Arizona on Tuesday, November 26th. The Eagles were +3 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game came to 140, just over the O/U line of 136.5.

Eastern Michigan took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. However, they allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35, making the game closer than they would have liked.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Eastern Michigan put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, with a strong 54.3% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 25% (5/20).

At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 67.9% (19/28) and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds. Trent McLaughlin led the way with 25 points, knocking down 4 threes, while Da'Sean Nelson added 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor.

Eagles Team Defense

Eastern Michigan's defense gave up 68 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, as the opposing team hit 19 of 35 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Eastern Michigan held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. The Eagles also sent the other team to the line 28 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 67%.

Titans vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Detroit has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 69. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.
Across the Eagles last three home games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 69. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Titans have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Eagles have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-6-1.