Eastern Michigan Eagles at Northern Illinois Huskies Free Prediction 03/02/19

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (13-15, 6-9 MAC) close out their home schedule at Convocation Center against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (13-15, 7-8 MAC). The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Northern Illinois Huskies ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Huskies defeated the Western Michigan Broncos, 70-65, while the Eagles lost to the Central Michigan Chippewas, 77-66.

The Huskies forced 15 turnovers and held the Broncos to an effective field goal percentage of 0.462 (below the 0.519 mark opponents have averaged against Northern Illinois this season). Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 29.4). Noah McCarty played well for Northern Illinois with 12 points and nine rebounds. Paul Jackson led the way for Eastern Michigan, recording 19 points and five assists.

In their first matchup this season, Jackson led the Eagles to a 57-49 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. Eastern Michigan’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Northern Illinois, who had a mark of 0.357.

Points at the line could be hard to find for Northern Illinois in this meeting. The Huskies currently rank 281st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.201, while Eastern Michigan ranks 55th in FTA rate allowed (0.195).

Eastern Michigan Eagles at Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Northern Illinois, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Eastern Michigan ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.7) while Northern Illinois ranks 211th (1.9).
  • The Eagles rank 233rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Huskies rank 271st (19.0).
  • The Huskies rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Eagles rank 160th (6.8).
  • Northern Illinois ranks 183rd in assists allowed per game (14.0) while Eastern Michigan ranks 256th (17.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
  • The Huskies have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Northern Illinois has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.