IU Indianapolis vs. Eastern Michigan betting: College basketball preview for November 14

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The IU Indianapolis Jaguars (1-1) are favored by 3.5 points against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1) on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 137.5 points.

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IU Indianapolis Cover -3.5 vs Eastern Michigan -109

Bet $20, Payout $38.35

IU Indianapolis vs. Eastern Michigan betting lines

  • IU Indianapolis moneyline odds to win: -168
  • Eastern Michigan moneyline odds to win: +140
  • Spread: IU Indianapolis (-3.5)
  • Total: 137.5

IU Indianapolis statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • IU Indianapolis covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. IU Indianapolis covered four times in 11 opportunities when playing at home, and it covered five times in 15 opportunities on the road.
  • The Jaguars exceeded the total in four of 11 home games (36.4%) last year. They did better in road games, going over the total in nine of 15 matchups (60%).

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Jaguars were the 20th-worst squad in the country (65.9 points per game) last season. Defensively, they were 13th-worst (79.8 points conceded per game).
  • On the boards, IU Indianapolis was 0-worst in the nation in rebounds (26.6 per game) last year. It was 147th in rebounds allowed (31.0 per game).
  • With 10.4 assists per game, the Jaguars were 13th-worst in college basketball last season.

IU Indianapolis betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 9-20-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 5-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-13-2 (Home: 4-6-1; Away: 9-5-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-25 (Home: 1-9; Away: 2-13)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (236th in nation) 50.7 (362nd) 26.6 (359th) 31.0 (147th) 10.4 (346th) 13.7 (340th)

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Eastern Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2023-24 against the spread, Eastern Michigan had a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 7-7-0 record) than on the road (.533, 8-7-0).
  • Eagles games went above the over/under less often at home (three times out of 14) than away (eight of 15) last year.
  • In 2023-24 when moneyline underdogs, the Eagles had a better winning percentage at home (.500, 5-5 record) than away (.231, 3-10).

Last season stats

  • The Eagles found it difficult to put up points last season, ranking 23rd-worst in college basketball with 66.0 points per game. They fared better defensively, ranking 203rd by allowing 72.6 points per contest.
  • Last year Eastern Michigan pulled down 31.0 rebounds per game (247th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 33.6 rebounds per contest (297th-ranked).
  • The Eagles didn’t produce many dimes last season, ranking 13th-worst in the country with 10.4 assists per game.

Eastern Michigan betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-14-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 8-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 11-9-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 14-11-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-18-1 (Home: 3-11-0; Away: 8-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-16 (Home: 5-5; Away: 3-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.9 (280th in nation) 45.1 (263rd) 31.0 (247th) 33.6 (297th) 10.4 (346th) 11.0 (153rd)
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