Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Matchup

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

Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Chippewas. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Chippewas at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Central Michigan is favored by -7.5 vs. Eastern Michigan in a Mid-American conference matchup.

Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Central Michigan Chippewas
Where: Mount Pleasant at McGuirk Arena
Date: Tuesday, January 14th
Betting Odds CMICH -7.5, EMICH +250 | CMICH -312 O/U 142.5

Eagles Preview: Can the Eagles Pull Off a Win at Mount Pleasant?

Eastern Michigan’s season record dropped to 6-8 after a 105-81 loss to Akron on Saturday. The Eagles were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, and not only did they fail to cover the spread, but the total score of 186 points also exceeded the over/under line of 151.5.

After trailing 54-38 at halftime, Eastern Michigan allowed 51 points in the second half while scoring 43 of their own. The Eagles’ defense struggled to contain Akron throughout the game.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Eastern Michigan put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.1% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-28 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 16 of 22 attempts.

Christian Henry led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range. James Okonkwo added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 57.1% from the field. Da'Sean Nelson contributed 16 points, while Arne Osojnik knocked down 3 of 6 threes, finishing with 15 points.

Eagles Team Defense

Despite Eastern Michigan's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 105 points in their previous game. They shot 44% from the field, connecting on 28 of their 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they were efficient, hitting 54% of their two-point shots, going 19/35.

From three-point range, Eastern Michigan went 9/28, shooting 32%. They also got to the free-throw line 22 times, making 16 of those attempts for a 72% success rate. On the offensive glass, they grabbed 11 rebounds.

Chippewas Preview: Can The Chippewas Secure a Home Victory?

Central Michigan dropped to 2-9 on the season after a 69-67 road loss to Toledo on Friday, January 10th. Entering the game as +5 point underdogs, the Chippewas managed to cover the spread, but couldn’t pull off the upset. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.

Central Michigan trailed 34-30 at halftime but outscored Toledo 37-35 in the 2nd half. Despite their efforts, they came up just short of a comeback.

Chippewas Offense Breakdown

Central Michigan managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong 57.6% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 5 of 21 attempts (23.8%).

At the free-throw line, the Chippewas were nearly perfect, making 14 of 15 shots (93.3%). Jakobi Heady led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Javan Simmons and Kyler VanderJagt each contributed 17 points.

Chippewas Team Defense

Central Michigan's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 24 made shots on 49 attempts.

Inside the arc, the other team shot 55%, hitting 20 of 36 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they went 4/13, shooting 30%. Central Michigan also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 73%. The Chippewas gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Eagles vs Chippewas Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Eagles offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 84. Eastern Michigan posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Central Michigan has an ATS record of 5-4 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Eagles have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Eastern Michigan posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Central Michigan has an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 7-3 straight up.