The Western Michigan Broncos (6-13, 0-6 MAC) will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak when they challenge the Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-11, 2-4 MAC) at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they were topped by the Bowling Green Falcons, 80-67. Bowling Green’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Eastern Michigan. The Falcons had a rate of 9.3 (better than their season average of 14.8), while the Eagles posted a mark of 12.7. James Thompson IV was Eastern Michigan’s high scorer with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Broncos lost to the Ohio Bobcats in their last matchup, 81-76. Ohio’s 0.273 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Western Michigan, who had a rate of 0.217. The Bobcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.208, while the Broncos’ was below their season average of 0.271. With 23 points and 15 rebounds, Western Michigan’s Seth Dugan put together a solid game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Eagles won the last matchup 74-58. The Eagles had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.596 vs. 0.398) and had a better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 13.4).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Thompson IV (13 points,12.0 rebounds,1.4 blocks) has been great for the Eagles while Dugan (13 points,8.2 rebounds) has made solid contributions to the Broncos.
Eastern Michigan should have an edge on the offensive glass in this battle. The Eagles currently rank sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.3 percent), while Western Michigan ranks 147th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.6 percent).
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Western Michigan Broncos Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Michigan ranks 44th in steals per game (7.7) while Western Michigan ranks 215th (4.4).
The Broncos rank 112th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Eagles rank 246th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
Eastern Michigan ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while Western Michigan ranks 159th (2.4).
The Broncos rank 168th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while the Eagles rank 249th (18.0).
Eastern Michigan averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. Western Michigan ranks 138th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Eastern Michigan has lost by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.2 points per game (9.7 above their season average).
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