The Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-9, 3-3 MAC) host the Buffalo Bulls (6-12, 1-5 MAC) in a matchup of MAC teams at George Gervin GameAbove Center, tipping off at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The Eagles are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The point total is set at 152.5 for the matchup.
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Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo betting lines
- Eastern Michigan moneyline odds to win: -254
- Buffalo moneyline odds to win: +205
- Spread: Eastern Michigan (-5.5)
- Total: 152.5
Eastern Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Eastern Michigan has performed worse when playing at home, covering two times in six home games, and four times in 10 road games.
- Looking at over/unders, the Eagles hit the over more often at home, as they’ve exceeded the total five times in six opportunities this season (83.3%). On the road, they have hit the over five times in 10 opportunities (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Eastern Michigan has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.500) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Eagles’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, racking up 74.8 points per contest compared to the 73.1 they’ve averaged this year.
- Eastern Michigan has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 84 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 78.2 it has conceded this season.
- The Eagles’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.8% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 7.7 makes and 34.8%.
Eastern Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-10-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 0-3-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 11-6-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-8 (Home: 2-2; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 (121st in nation) | 47.3 (340th) | 29.1 (333rd) | 31.8 (219th) | 12.8 (257th) | 12.8 (301st) |
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Buffalo statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Buffalo is 2-4-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-4-0 ATS (.600).
- Looking at the over/under, Bulls games have finished over less frequently at home (two of six, 33.3%) than on the road (seven of 10, 70%).
- The Bulls’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-4), and away it is .200 (2-8).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Bulls are putting up 68.6 points per game, 3.2 fewer points than their season average (71.8).
- In its past 10 games, Buffalo is giving up 81.5 points per game, the same number of points it is allowing per game this season.
- In their last 10 games, the Bulls are sinking 8.2 threes per game, 0.1 more than their season average (8.1). However, they own a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (30.1%) compared to their season average (30.3%).
Buffalo betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-12 (Home: 0-4; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.4 (301st in nation) | 46.1 (312th) | 30.7 (289th) | 36.8 (354th) | 14.2 (149th) | 14.1 (342nd) |
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