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Eastern Michigan vs Ohio Predictions

Game time: January 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Convocation Center (OH) — Athens, OH

Article updated Jan 20, 6:36 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are on the road playing the Ohio Bobcats at the Convocation Center stadium on Saturday, 1/20/2024 @ 4:00pm EST. Ohio is the betting favorite

Game outlook

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are on the road playing the Ohio Bobcats at the Convocation Center stadium on Saturday, 1/20/2024 @ 4:00pm EST. Ohio is the betting favorite opening at -12.5 and the line hasn't moved.

Eagles vs Bobcats Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Bobcats to win today's game by 14 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Ohio Bobcats to cover the 12.5 point spread and the total to go over 145 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Eastern Michigan 70 to Ohio 84

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Eastern Michigan Eagles and Ohio Bobcats, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

53% of SportsJaw users predict Eastern Michigan Eagles to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio will win straight-up is 89%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be EMICH 60, OHIO 85.

OddsShark 's prediction is Ohio will win, eastern michigan will cover, and the total will go over.

split down the middle on Covers.com

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Eastern Michigan Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 337, Eastern Michigan is ranked #315 in offense (scoring an average of 67.88 per game), #255 in defense (allowing an average of 74.31 points to be scored against them per game) and are 8-9 (7-7-1 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Eagles hit an average of 44.59% of their field goals (ranked #196) and 68.97% of their free throws (ranked #265) and makes an average of 31.58% of their three pointers ranked #276 in the NCAAB). They average 33.50 rebounds per game (ranked # 302) and average 11.13 offensive assists and 12.00 turnovers per game (ranked # 329 and 160 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Eastern Michigan allows an average of 45.95% field goals (ranked #322) and 69.86% free throws (ranked #125 in the NCAAB) The Eagles allow an average of 33.61% of the three pointers (ranked #217) and averages 35.25 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.25) Finally, the Eagles average 13.50 defensive assists and 10.94 turnovers per game (ranked # 236 and 303 respectively).

Ohio Key Betting Stats

Ohio Bobcats has a power ranking of 169 and are #73 for offense (scoring an average of 79.00 per game), #207 for defense (giving up an average of 72.50 points per game) and 8-9 (5-11 ATS) overall. Eastern Michigan went 2-1 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Ohio.

For offense, the Bobcats hit an average of 45.43% of their field goals (ranked #147) and 70.46% of their free throws (ranked #221) and makes an average of 34.38% of their three pointers (ranked #148 in the NCAAB). They average 36.13 rebounds per game (ranked # 183) and average 14.00 offensive assists and 9.88 turnovers per game (ranked # 136) and 28 respectively).

On defense, Ohio allows an average of 43.32% field goals (ranked #184) and 69.80% free throws (ranked #119 in the NCAAB) The Bobcats allow an average of 33.14% of the three pointers (ranked #187) and averages 36.31 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 36.31) Finally, the Bobcats average 10.88 defensive assists and 14.06 turnovers per game (ranked # 45 and 76 respectively).

Betting Summary

Ohio has the advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Ohio Bobcats to cover the 12.5 point spread and the total to go over 145 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Eagles vs Bobcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Eagles vs Bobcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Eastern Michigan Eagles+550 → +550Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Ohio Bobcats-800 → -808Moved
  • Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles+12.5 (-110) → +12.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Ohio Bobcats-12.5 (-110) → -12.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over145.5 (-110) → 145 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145.5 (-110) → 145 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Eastern Michigan Eagles
5-9 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ohio Bobcats
7-7 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-20T11:36:09.726Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Eastern Michigan Eagles and Ohio Bobcats, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-01-31Ohio Bobcats 79 · Eastern Michigan Eagles 90
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ohio Bobcats defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 85-67

Ohio Bobcats defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 85-67 on January 20, 2024, a 18-point decision in the series. Ohio Bobcats' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 46-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Eastern Michigan Eagles +12.5 (-110) spread, Ohio Bobcats covered, while the 152 combined points finished over the recorded total of 145.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • TphamSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • JamescashiolaSpread · Ohio Bobcats -12.5 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 144.75 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 144.75 (-110)Win