College hoops betting interest focuses on the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Northern Illinois Huskies battle Saturday at NIU Convocation Center as the Huskies look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Northern Illinois Huskies betting line as 0-point in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Northern Illinois Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Northern Illinois Huskies are 13-9 overall and 10-9 ATS, while the Eastern Michigan Eagles are 13-9 and 8-8 ATS. As for the betting totals, Northern Illinois boasts a 11-8 on the OU, and Eastern Michigan is 7-9.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 100-ranked Northern Illinois Huskies and the No. 104-rated Eastern Michigan Eagles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Northern Illinois's No. 169-ranked scoring average of 72.77 PPG, against a Eastern Michigan Eagles defense rated No. 125 and allowing 71.14 PPG. The Northern Illinois Huskies FG% has averaged 43.98% to date this season, less than the Eastern Michigan Eagles shooters have managed so far (45.38% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eastern Michigan got 22 points from Willie Mangum IV but lost anyway, 70-64, to Kent State on Tuesday at EMU Convocation Center.
Northern Illinois got 23 points and 23 rebounds from Marin Maric in a losing cause in their 76-73 loss to Akron on Tuesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Michigan at Toledo, Tuesday, February 7th
Northern Illinois at Buffalo, Tuesday, February 7th