Davidson vs. Eastern Michigan betting: College basketball preview for December 28

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The Davidson Wildcats (9-3) are heavily favored (by 14.5 points) to build on a four-game home winning streak when they host the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-5) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET. The matchup’s point total is 144.5.

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Davidson Cover -14.5 vs Eastern Michigan -110

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Davidson vs. Eastern Michigan betting lines

  • Davidson moneyline odds to win: -1333
  • Eastern Michigan moneyline odds to win: +790
  • Spread: Davidson (-14.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Davidson statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Davidson did a better job covering the spread in road games (6-6-0) than it did in home games (5-10-0) last year.
  • When playing at home last year, the Wildcats eclipse the total 20% of the time (three of 15 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, topping the total in 75% of games (nine of 12).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Davidson won a higher percentage of its home games (.583) compared to road games (.000) last season.

Last season stats

  • The Wildcats were 280th in the nation in points scored (70.1 per game) and 64th in points conceded (67.9) last year.
  • With 32.2 rebounds per game and 32.3 rebounds allowed, Davidson was 164th and 222nd in the country, respectively, last season.
  • Last season the Wildcats were ranked 224th in college basketball in assists with 12.6 per game.

Davidson betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 14.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-5-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-0 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.9 (103rd in nation) 43.4 (191st) 31.4 (262nd) 31.0 (182nd) 16.1 (71st) 9.5 (26th)

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Eastern Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Eastern Michigan has the same winning percentage against the spread (.333) at home (1-2-0 record) and away (2-4-0) this season.
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Eagles’ games have finished above the over/under at home (100%, three of three) compared to on the road (33.3%, two of six).
  • This season the Eagles are 1-1 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 2-3 (.400).

Last season stats

  • While the Eagles ranked in the bottom 25 in college basketball in points per game last year with 66.0 (23rd-worst), they ranked 203rd in college basketball with 72.6 points allowed per contest.
  • Eastern Michigan grabbed 31.0 boards per game (247th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 33.6 rebounds per contest (297th-ranked).
  • When it comes to assists, the Eagles averaged just 10.4 dimes per game (13th-worst in college basketball).

Eastern Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 14.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-2-0; As Underdog: 4-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-4-0 (Home: 3-0-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.8 (197th in nation) 46.4 (319th) 29.9 (312th) 32.1 (236th) 13.3 (230th) 12.5 (262nd)
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