Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan NCAA Basketball Parlay 2/23/2019

Saturday, February 23, 2019

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The Western Michigan Broncos head to Convocation Center to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday, February 23, 2019. The opening line for this game has Eastern Michigan as 10 point favorites.

Western Michigan heads into this matchup with a mark of 8-18. They currently have a point differential of -5.6 as they are averaging 71.1 points per contest while giving up 76.7 per game. Eastern Michigan has an overall mark of 12-14. They are averaging 69.8 points per contest and giving up 69.4, which is a point differential of 0.4.

Valuable Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends

The Western Michigan Broncos are 10-13-2 against the spread this season

The Western Michigan Broncos are 15-10-0 against the over/under this year

Important Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 9-13-0 against the spread this season

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 11-11-0 against the over/under this year

Key Western Michigan Broncos Injuries

11/20/18 G Bryce Moore Knee is out for season
11/09/18 G Jason Whitens Knee is out for season

Key Eastern Michigan Eagles Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Seth Dugan averages 15.7 points per contest in 32.6 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.5 assists per game and 9.0 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 56% for the season while his free throw percentage is 65%. Michael Flowers comes into this game averaging 16.2 points per contest while playing 31.2 minutes per night. He grabs 4.0 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 42% while his free throw percentage is 76%.

Player Spotlight

Paul Jackson averages 13.6 points per game and he sees the court an average of 34.1 minutes per game. He also hauls in 1.8 rebounds per game and dishes 4.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is 71%. Elijah Minnie scores 14.3 points per contest while playing 31.4 minutes per game. He hauls in 5.0 rebounds per contest and has 1.2 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is at 78%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Broncos allow 76.7 points per contest which is 296th in the country. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 209th and 312th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 35.4 rebounds a game which ranks 207th, and they allow 14.0 assists per game which puts them in 256th place in D-1. They force 10.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 15th in Division 1. Western Michigan averages 71.1 points per contest, which is 231st in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is -5.6 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a unit, which has them ranked 243rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 249th in the nation. They average 36.5 boards per contest and 11.3 assists per game, which ranks them 125th and 311th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 38th with 15.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Eagles give up 69.4 points per game, which ranks them 129th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 43% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 141st and 133rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 345th with 16.9 dimes allowed per game and 154th with 34.5 boards surrendered per contest. The Eagles are 225th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 13.9 per contest. Eastern Michigan is 259th in the country with 69.8 points per contest this season. They are 138th in D-1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 0.4. They shoot 30% from beyond the arc, which is good for 335th in the country. They are 128th in the nation in rebounding with 36.4 boards per contest and 276th in assists per game with 12.1. The Eagles are 111th in turnovers per contest with 13.8.

Advanced Statistics

The Broncos are 266th in the nation in offensive rating with 100.2. In terms of pace they are 157th in the country with 69.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 241st. As a team they are 218th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 124th in Division 1. Western Michigan is 43rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.5 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Eastern Michigan is 89th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.3 times per 100 possessions. The Eagles have an offensive rating of 103.4, which is ranked 181st. They are 300th in D-1 in pace with 66.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 206th. As a unit they are 262nd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 254th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Western Michigan +10 and over 135.5 total points

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