Eastern Michigan Eagles vs IU Indy Jaguars Matchup

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

Eastern Michigan vs IU Indy Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Jaguars. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Jaguars at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and IU Indy is favored by -1.5 vs. Eastern Michigan.

Eastern Michigan vs. IU Indy Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Eastern Michigan Eagles at IU Indy Jaguars
Where: Indianapolis at Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Betting Odds IUPUI -1.5, EMICH -103 | IUPUI -119 O/U 139.5

Eagles Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Eagles?

Eastern Michigan struggled in their season opener, falling 64-44 on the road to Texas State on Monday. The Eagles entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 108, well below the O/U line of 135.5.

After trailing 35-22 at halftime, Eastern Michigan couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 29.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Eastern Michigan's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 44 points. Christian Henry led the way with 17 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 3/7 from three-point range.

Kaden Gumbs added 15 points, hitting 5/9 shots and going 1/1 from beyond the arc. Tylan Pope contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds, making both of his three-point attempts.

Eagles Team Defense

Eastern Michigan's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They held the other team to 39% on two-point attempts, allowing 13 made shots from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Eastern Michigan's defense allowed 7 made threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 81%. Eastern Michigan gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Jaguars Preview: Can the Jaguars Live Up to the Hype at Home?

IU Indy’s season opener against Xavier ended in a 94-80 loss on Friday. Despite being +30.5 point underdogs, the Jaguars kept the game closer than expected. The total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.

After trailing 38-33 at halftime, IU Indy scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56, leading to the final margin.

Jaguars Offense Breakdown

The Jaguars put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They connected on 50% of their threes, going 14 for 28, and hit 83.3% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 12 attempts.

Dayvion McKnight was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 4 threes. Jarvis Walker led the team with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Ryan Conwell added 19 points and 4 assists, shooting 50% from three.

Jaguars Team Defense

Despite IU Indy Jaguars' defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 55% shooting from the field. The opposing team was efficient both inside and outside, hitting 56% of their two-point attempts (23/41) and 55% from beyond the arc (10/18).

The Jaguars also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 81% of their attempts (18/22). IU Indy gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Eagles vs Jaguars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Eastern Michigan has averaged 55 points per game while allowing 63. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
When looking at their past five home matchups, IU Indy has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.