Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Odds, Spread & Predictions (Feb. 3)
- The Eastern Michigan Eagles check in on the Ball State Cardinals on Friday, February 3rd
- Ball State own an 8-1 home record this season, while Eastern Michigan is 2-8 on the road
- See the Eastern Michigan vs Ball State odds and predictions
Riding a two-game win streak, including its first road victory in almost two months, Eastern Michigan (6-16, 8-13 ATS) looks to continue its run of good play against the Ball State Cardinals (15-7, 11-9 ATS). Tipoff for this Mid-American conference affair goes at 6:30 pm ET on Friday, February 3rd from John E. Worthen Arena.
The Cardinals have also taken their last two contests and own a 6-3 conference record, good for 4th in league play. When they face the Eagles, Ball State check in as 11.5-point favorites in the college basketball odds.
Shutting down lanky forward, Emoni Bates will be key for the Cardinals to have success. Below, you can find the Eastern Michigan vs Ball State odds as well as our best bet and prediction.
Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | +11.5 (-105) | +530 | O 152.5 (-108) |
| Ball State Cardinals | -11.5 (-115) | -780 | U 152.5 (-112) |
Odds as of February 2nd from FanDuel. Claim the FanDuel promo code.
Laying 11.5 points, Ball State is expected to easily handle Eastern Michigan in this clash. As huge -780 moneyline favorites, they have a tremendously high implied win probability of 88.64%, while the probability of Eastern Michigan scoring an upset is just 15.87% with +530 odds.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Outlook
Undoubtedly, the Eagles would like to be in a better position than they are right now, but Bates, the sophomore sensation, has been outstanding for them of late, carrying the scoring load.
A potential 2023 NBA first round pick, the forward has averaged 26.3 points in his last three games, including a 43-point performance in an 84-79 loss to Toledo last week.
Emoni Bates scored 29 STRAIGHT POINTS for Eastern Michigan 😳 @brhoops
(via @CBSSportsCBB)pic.twitter.com/3VNfiJdGTk
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 25, 2023
After getting trounced in three consecutive games, absorbing an average defeat of 24 points during that span, the Eagles have bounced back, covering in three straight contests in the college basketball odds.
An up tempo style of play ranks them 41st in the nation in adjusted tempo according to KenPom. With the increased possessions, Eastern Michigan average 73.1 points per contest, which places them in the top half of the teams that compete in Division I ball.
Defense is another story altogether. Opponents have an effective field goal percentage of 56% according to KenPom. There are only eight teams in the entire country that are worse in that category. As such, the Eagles are one of only five teams that allow over 81 points per game.
Ball State Cardinals Betting Analysis
Owners of a 6-3 record in the new year, the Cardinals are looking to once again get on a bit of a roll with conference tournament time just around the corner.
BIG ROAD WIN!!
Ball State takes care of business in Bowling Green. @jarron_coleman finishes with a game-high 19 points. @JaylinSellers adds 11 points.#ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/kiE36qVq9A
— Ball State Men's Basketball (@BallStateMBB) February 1, 2023
Sharp shooting from beyond the arc has been a massive weapon for this Ball State squad. As a team, they are shooting 37.8% from three point range, good for 31st overall. Teams that can hit treys at will are always the ones that top ranked contenders in the odds to win the NCAA tournament need to be on the lookout for.
That’s in stark contrast to their opponents on Friday. The Eagles ranks 274th in the country in three point shooting. Over the past couple of years, Ball State has owned the head-to-head matchup between these two.
Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2022 | BALL 75 – EMU 64 | BALL | Under |
| 01/08/2022 | EMU 72 – BALL 78 | BALL | Under |
| 03/02/2021 | BALL 100 – EMU 65 | BALL | Over |
| 02/22/2020 | BALL 64 – EMU 55 | BALL | Under |
| 01/14/2020 | EMU 52 – BALL 69 | BALL | Under |
Besides the fact that the Cardinals have won six in a row, they have also covered the spread in each of those games. The last time they lost at home to Eastern Michigan was over four years ago.
Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Pick and Prediction
Eastern Michigan have covered two straight on the road and three straight overall. While they give up a ton of points, their scoring tends to keep them in a lot of matchups.
Obviously, Ball State is the better side, but they haven’t covered the spread in either of their last two games as home favorites. Our prediction in the Eastern Michigan vs Ball State odds is to pick the underdogs to keep the score line respectable.
Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles +11.5 (-105)
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George has had a lifelong love affair with sports and studying sports statistics since he was a kid. He graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and has worked in the sports & media industry ever since in various roles from writer to producer.
