Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Eastern Michigan Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

Planning on watching today’s Mastodons and Eagles game? Catch the action at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 147 points.

PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles +5.5

This game will be played at George Gervin GameAbove Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Eagles.
• Not only will Eastern Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Are the Mastodons Ready for a Road Win?

Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 6-4 on the season with a narrow 78-76 victory over the Jaguars on Wednesday. The Mastodons were -14.5 favorites heading into the game but failed to cover the spread.

After leading 40-32 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own. The total points for the game ended up at 154, surpassing the over/under line of 151.

Purdue Fort Wayne’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 78 points with a 52.9% shooting performance from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 30 threes for a 46.7% rate, contributing to an impressive 66.7% effective field goal percentage.

Sean Craig led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, knocking down 6 of 10 threes. Rasheed Bello and Quinton Morton-Robertson each added 18 points, with Morton-Robertson hitting 5 of 8 from deep. Jalen Jackson also chipped in with 16 points and a team-high 7 assists.

Even with Purdue Fort Wayne giving up 76 points, their opponent shot 52% from the field, including 61% on two-pointers (13/21) and 46% from beyond the arc (14/30). The Mastodons sent them to the line 16 times, where they hit 10 free throws for 62%.

On the boards, Purdue Fort Wayne limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 2 offensive rebounds.

Can the Eagles Hold Strong at Home?

Eastern Michigan fell to 4-4 on the season after a 76-54 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Tuesday. The Eagles entered the game as +18.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Eastern Michigan trailed 39-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 37.

In their last game, Eastern Michigan’s offense put up just 54 points, shooting 42.2% from the field. They connected on 35% of their threes, going 7-for-20, and hit only 50% from the free-throw line, making 9 of 18 attempts.

Des Watson led the way with 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Christian Henry added 21 points, knocking down 3 threes as well. Justin Moore contributed 11 points and dished out 8 assists, while Francis Nwaokorie was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes.

Eastern Michigan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 31 tries.

From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan’s defense allowed 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9, shooting 69%.