Ohio Bobcats vs Eastern Michigan Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
The Bobcats and Eagles are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles will host the game at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI. Ohio is favored by -8 in this Mid-American conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 152 points.
OHIO BOBCATS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles +8
This game will be played at George Gervin GameAbove Center at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Eastern Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Do the Bobcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Ohio’s record fell to 9-7 after a 92-80 road loss to Akron on Friday. The Bobcats entered the game as +4 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 172, surpassing the over/under line of 161.5.
Ohio struggled early, trailing 44-29 at halftime. While they scored 51 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 48 points, making it difficult to mount a comeback.
Ohio’s offense managed to put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 34.4% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, but they made up for it by hitting 90.9% of their free throws, going 30-for-33 from the line.
Shereef Mitchell led the way with 27 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from three. Isaiah Gray added 22 points, hitting 58.3% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 6 attempts.
Ohio’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made field goals on 68 attempts.
Inside the arc, Ohio’s opponents shot 59%, hitting 25 of 42 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they went 10/26, shooting 38%. Ohio also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws, an 80% clip.
Will Eastern Michigan Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Eastern Michigan Eagles Recent Game/Games
Eastern Michigan improved to 7-9 on the season with a 68-62 road win over Bowling Green on Saturday. The Eagles entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Eastern Michigan led 29-26 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the O/U line of 152.5.
Eastern Michigan’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 48% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-20 from beyond the arc, while hitting 46.7% of their two-point shots.
Arne Osojnik was a standout, shooting 85.7% overall and 80% from three-point range, finishing 4-for-5 from deep and grabbing 11 rebounds. Marcus Johnson led the team with 18 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three, while Christian Henry added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 7 from long range.
Eastern Michigan’s defense held their opponent to just 62 points, with a strong performance in limiting their shooting. They allowed a field goal percentage of 34%, as the opposing team went 20/58 from the field.
From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan’s defense was particularly effective, holding their opponent to 5/22 shooting, or 22%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 17, shooting 73%.