Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Matchup

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

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Eastern Michigan Prediction

Looking to win big? The Mastodons and Eagles face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI. Purdue Fort Wayne is the -5.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Eastern Michigan. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.

Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Eastern Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Eastern Michigan Eagles
Where: Ypsilanti at George Gervin GameAbove Center
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Betting Odds IPFW -5.5, IPFW -229 | EMICH +182 O/U 147

Mastodons Preview: Will the Mastodons Win in Ypsilanti?

Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 6-4 on the season with a 78-76 win over IUPUI on Wednesday. The Mastodons were -14.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the over/under line of 151.

Purdue Fort Wayne led 40-32 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. Despite the win, the Mastodons will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.

Mastodons Offense Breakdown

Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 46.7% from three-point range, making 14 threes in their last game. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with their two-point shooting at 61.9%.

Sean Craig led the way with 25 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes, while Rasheed Bello and Quinton Morton-Robertson each added 18 points. Jalen Jackson contributed 16 points and 7 assists, and the Mastodons finished with 16 assists as a team.

Mastodons Team Defense

Purdue Fort Wayne gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 52% from the field on 27 of 51 attempts. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 61% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, Purdue Fort Wayne's defense allowed 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. The opposing team also made 10 of 16 free throws, shooting 62% from the line. Purdue Fort Wayne limited them to 2 offensive rebounds.

Eagles Preview: Will the Eagles Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Eastern Michigan fell to 4-4 on the season after a 76-54 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Tuesday. The Eagles entered the game as +18.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Eastern Michigan trailed 39-26 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring 28 points while allowing 37.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Eastern Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 42.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, with a 35% mark from three-point range (7/20) and 48% on two-point attempts (12/25). At the free-throw line, they hit only 50%, connecting on 9 of 18 attempts.

Des Watson led the Eagles with 24 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from beyond the arc (3/5). Christian Henry added 21 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep. Justin Moore contributed 11 points and 8 assists, while Francis Nwaokorie was perfect from the field, making all 4 of his shots, including 3 three-pointers.

Eagles Team Defense

Eastern Michigan struggled defensively, giving up 76 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their interior defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 31 shots.

From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan's defense allowed 9 three-pointers on 22 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%. Eastern Michigan gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mastodons vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Purdue Fort Wayne has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 75 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Through their last five home games, Eastern Michigan has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 66 points per game.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Mastodons have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.