The North Carolina A&T Aggies (2-4) will go head-to-head against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-0) at Montego Bay Convention Centre. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Eagles defeated the UMBC Retrievers 62-45, while the Aggies beat the Nicholls Colonels 66-54.
North Carolina A&T dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.200) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.525 (above their season average of 0.429). For those same stats, Nicholls put up marks of 0.230 and 0.328, respectively. Meanwhile, Eastern Michigan played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.283 (below their season average of 0.285) and a turnover percentage of 24.1 (worse than their season average of 15.2). UMBC had marks of 0.143 and 35.9, respectively, for those same stats. Eastern Michigan rallied around Ty Groce, who finished with eight points, 11 rebounds and five steals. Ronald Jackson, meanwhile had a good outing for North Carolina A&T, putting up 11 points and 11 rebounds.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the offense of Eastern Michigan. Since last season, Eastern Michigan ranks 305th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the pesky defense of North Carolina A&T has forced the 57th-most turnovers in the country (21.2 percent). Furthermore, the Aggies rank 261st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.210), while the Eagles rank 50th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.193).
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Michigan, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Carolina A&T averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 148th in the NCAA. Eastern Michigan ranks 297th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- The Eagles average 8.4 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the country. The Aggies rank 147th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 144th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0) while Eastern Michigan ranks 257th (24.2).
- The Eagles rank 135th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Aggies rank 281st (33.2).
- Eastern Michigan averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 50th in the nation. North Carolina A&T ranks 191st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
