Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Houston Christian Huskies Matchup

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

Eastern Michigan vs Houston Christian Prediction

The Eagles and Huskies are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Huskies will host the game at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Eastern Michigan is favored by -4 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 134.5 points.

Eastern Michigan vs. Houston Christian Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Houston Christian Huskies
  • Where: Houston at Sharp Gymnasium
  • Date: Monday, November 25th
  • Betting Odds EMICH -4, EMICH -189 | HOUBAP +154 O/U 134.5

Eagles Preview: Can Eastern Michigan Pull Off A Win at Sharp Gymnasium?

Eastern Michigan pulled off a 68-64 road win over Oakland on Thursday, November 21st. The Eagles, who were +7 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.

After trailing 36-28 at halftime, Eastern Michigan turned things around by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Oakland to 28 points. The game’s total points of 132 fell just under the O/U line of 134.5.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Eastern Michigan's offense managed 68 points in their last game, shooting 38.3% from the field. They hit 9 of 24 from beyond the arc, good for 37.5%, and were 38.9% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.2% of their shots, going 13 for 16.

The Eagles dished out 17 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Buru Naivalurua and Arne Osojnik each scored 16 points, with Osojnik hitting 4 threes at 44.4%. DQ Cole contributed 12 points and 14 rebounds, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.

Eagles Team Defense

Eastern Michigan's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They were particularly effective from two-point range, where the opponent hit 69%, going 20/29.

From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan held the other team to just 3/18 shooting, or 16%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15, for a 68% success rate. The Eagles allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Huskies Preview: Can Houston Christian Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Houston Christian Huskies Recent Game/Games

Houston Christian dropped to 0-3 on the season with a 61-58 loss to Rice on Friday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, the Huskies kept it close at home, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the O/U line of 137.

After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Houston Christian allowed 32 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. They’ll look to build on this performance as they continue their season.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Houston Christian managed just 58 points in their recent game, shooting 37.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, hampered by a 20% performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 25 attempts.

Trae Broadnax led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall. Denver Anglin added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep, while Kellen Amos contributed 12 points and 6 boards.

Huskies Team Defense

Despite Houston Christian's defensive efforts, their opponents still managed to score 61 points. The Huskies held them to 37% shooting from the field, with their opponents making 21 of 56 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Houston Christian limited their opponents to just 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% success rate. The Huskies also gave up 14 points from the free-throw line, with their opponents shooting 70% on 20 attempts.

Eagles vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Eagles are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • In their last five home games, Houston Christian has averaged 63 points per game while allowing 82. The team's record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 4-0-1.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Huskies have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-0-1.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Eagles have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 3-6-1.

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