The Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-0) will clash against the UMBC Retrievers (4-1) at Montego Bay Convention Centre. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UMBC Retrievers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Retrievers lost big to the LSU Tigers, 77-50, while the Eagles beat the North Texas Mean Green, 56-51.
Eastern Michigan dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.224 (below their season average of 0.301) and a turnover percentage of 20.0 (worse than their season average of 13.9). North Texas was 0.146 and 26.8, respectively, for those same stats. UMBC, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 17.9). UMBC rallied around Dimitrije Spasojevic, who had 14 points and six rebounds. Yeikson Montero played well for Eastern Michigan, finishing with 14 points.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. UMBC ranks 274th in possessions per game (67.5) and Eastern Michigan is 305th (66.4) since last season. Additionally, the Eagles rank 297th in turnover percentage (20.6 percent), while the Retrievers rank 17th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.2 percent).
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UMBC Retrievers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UMBC ranks 59th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Eastern Michigan ranks 290th (16.0).
- The Retrievers average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 46th in the country. The Eagles rank 179th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Eagles rank 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Retrievers rank 233rd (2.5).
- UMBC ranks 92nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Eastern Michigan ranks 260th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
