Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup

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

Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction

The Eagles and Broncos are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncos will host the game at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored to win by -3 at home vs. Eastern Michigan.

Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Western Michigan Broncos
Where: Kalamazoo at University Arena (MI)
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds WMICH -3, EMICH +120 | WMICH -145 O/U 153.5

Eagles Preview: Will Eastern Michigan Be The Talk of University Arena (MI)?

Eastern Michigan Eagles Recent Game/Games

Eastern Michigan fell to 9-10 on the season after an 89-80 road loss to Miami (OH) on Tuesday. The Eagles entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 47-38 at halftime, Eastern Michigan matched Miami (OH) with 42 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Eastern Michigan put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, and they hit 76.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 21 from the line.

Christian Henry led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 3 of 6 from deep. Antwone Woolfolk added 21 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 6 of 8 shots overall and making his only three-point attempt. Peter Suder contributed 16 points, shooting 3 of 4 from three-point range.

Eagles Team Defense

Eastern Michigan's defense struggled, giving up 89 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan's opponents shot 47%, hitting 9 of 19 threes. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 28 attempts, a 70% free-throw percentage.

Broncos Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Western Michigan?

Western Michigan Broncos Recent Game/Games

The Broncos improved to 5-14 on the season with a 74-71 win over Ball State on Tuesday. Western Michigan was a +4.5 point underdog heading into the game.

Western Michigan led 41-36 at halftime and held on despite being outscored 35-33 in the second half. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 150.5.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Western Michigan put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 42.9% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-14 from deep, and hit 70.6% of their free throws, making 12 out of 17.

Payton Sparks and Jermahri Hill both scored 19 points, with Sparks shooting 83.3% from the field and grabbing 17 rebounds. Markhi Strickland and JaVaughn Hannah each added 17 points, while Donovan Williams contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds.

Broncos Team Defense

Western Michigan's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the opposing team went 19 for 36 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Western Michigan held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 15 for 62%. Western Michigan gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Eagles vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Eagles have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
Western Michigan has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Broncos have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.