It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-13, 3-6 MAC) welcome the Northern Illinois Huskies (12-11, 5-5 MAC) to the Convocation Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Northern Illinois Huskies at Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction
The last time the Huskies played, they were defeated by the Ball State Cardinals, 72-71. One of Ball State’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Northern Illinois had just eight. Eugene German was Northern Illinois’ high scorer with 17 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Eagles fell to the Miami (OH) RedHawks in their last game, 59-48. Miami (OH) made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, was just 11-20 (55.0 percent). With 13 points and 14 rebounds, Boubacar Toure had a solid performance for Eastern Michigan.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams battle. The Eagles currently rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.4 percent), while Northern Illinois ranks 54th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent). Moreover, the Huskies, who rank 284th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.202), could have a difficult time getting to the line against the Eagles, who rank 46th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, the Eagles won 82-53. The Eagles’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Huskies. Eastern Michigan had a rate of 13.6, while Northern Illinois posted a mark of 24.9.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Michigan, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Michigan ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while Northern Illinois ranks 193rd (2.0).
The Huskies rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Eagles rank 161st (7.1).
Northern Illinois ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Eastern Michigan ranks 138th (34.8).
The Huskies rank 197th in assists allowed per game (14.4) while the Eagles rank 257th (17.1).
Eastern Michigan averages 20.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 210th in the country. Northern Illinois ranks 264th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Northern Illinois has defeated opponents by an average of 4.3 points.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
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