Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan betting: College basketball preview for February 1

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MAC opponents meet when the Western Michigan Broncos (6-14, 3-5 MAC) host the Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-10, 4-4 MAC) at University Arena, starting at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The Eagles are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 153.5 in the matchup.

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Western Michigan Cover -2.5 vs Eastern Michigan -110

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Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan betting lines

  • Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: -146
  • Eastern Michigan moneyline odds to win: +121
  • Spread: Western Michigan (-2.5)
  • Total: 153.5

Western Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Western Michigan has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered one time in eight games when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 11 games on the road.
  • When playing at home, the Broncos go over the over/under 50% of the time (four of eight games). They hit the over more often in road games, exceeding the total in 54.5% of games (six of 11).

Recent trends

  • The Broncos’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 72.3 points per contest compared to the 71.7 they’ve averaged this season.
  • Western Michigan has been more porous on defense lately, giving up 78.8 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 76.1 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
  • During their last 10 outings, the Broncos are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.1 compared to 5.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (25.4% compared to 27.7% season-long).

Western Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-11-0 (Home: 1-7-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 1-4-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-4 (Home: 2-4; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-10 (Home: 0-2; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.7 (288th in nation) 46.3 (314th) 34.4 (76th) 31.5 (201st) 12.6 (267th) 10.3 (78th)

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Eastern Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Eastern Michigan has had better results away (5-6-0) than at home (3-4-0).
  • Eagles games have finished above the over/under 85.7% of the time at home (six of seven), and 54.5% of the time on the road (six of 11).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Eagles have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than away (3-7).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Eagles are putting up 78.8 points per game, 4.5 more than their season average (74.3).
  • Eastern Michigan is surrendering 83.1 points per game in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 78.7 points allowed.
  • The Eagles are making 8.3 treys per contest with a 37.2% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.7 and 35.2%.

Eastern Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 8-7-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 8-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-6-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-9 (Home: 2-2; Away: 3-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.3 (99th in nation) 47.3 (340th) 28.7 (341st) 32 (229th) 13 (244th) 12.6 (293rd)
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