by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Sunday, Nov 28, 2021
Game Time: 2:00 pm ET, Sunday, November 28, 2021
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Where to Watch: Fox Sports 1
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: EMU +12, DePaul -12; Over/Under: 147 points
Bet365: Point Spread: EMU +11.5, DePaul -11.5; Over/Under: 146.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: EMU +11.5, DePaul -11.5; Over/Under: 146.5 points
Season Record
Eastern Michigan Eagles: 2-3 (7th place, MAC)
DePaul Blue Demons: 5-0 (1st place, Big East)
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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs DePaul Blue Demons Preview and Analysis
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Eastern Michigan Eagles: 2-3 last 5
DePaul Blue Demons: 5-0 last 5
Eastern Michigan Eagles Analysis
EMU is coming into this game with a 2-3 record overall and they are 0-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games but are coming into this one off of a win in their last game which snapped a 2 game losing streak that they were on. Their 2 losses in that span were against the Northern Kentucky Norse and the Michigan State Spartans while their win came against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in their last game. Monty Scott led the team in points in that game with 16 while Noah Farrakhan was next on the team with 14 points. Bryce McBride also played well scoring 12 points in that one off the bench. Monty Scott and McBride both led the team in assists in that game with 3 each while Nathan Scott led the team in rebounds with 7. They are 41.7% from the field, 38.9% from 3-point range, and 72.2% from the free throw line with their shooting this season. Their offense is averaging 73.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 78.2 PPG against them. EMU has an ATS record of 4-1 this season and their O/U record is 3-2.
DePaul Blue Demons Analysis
DePaul is coming into this game with a 5-0 record overall and they are 5-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have not lost a game yet this season and are coming into this one on a 5 game winning streak after another win in their last game. Their 5 wins have come against the Coppin State Eagles, the Central Michigan Chippewas, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the Western Illinois Leatherbacks, and the Northern Kentucky Norse in their last game. Javon Freeman-Liberty led the team in points in that game with 20 while Nick Ongenda was next on the team with 17 points. David Jones also scored 15 points and Brandon Johnson scored 10 points in that one. Jalen Terry led the team in assists off the bench with 4 while Freeman-Liberty led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 52.5% from the field, 35.3% from 3-point range, and 69.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 88.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 72 PPG against them. DePaul has an ATS record of 4-1 this season and their O/U record is 5-0.
Eastern Michigan vs DePaul Prediction
DePaul is coming into this game as a 12 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. DePaul has been playing great since the season started and they have players on their team that are determined to win no matter what. EMU has had a rough start to the season but they are not as good as DePaul is and will not be able to stop them on defense. The best bet to place in this game is on DePaul to cover the spread here continuing their good run.
Eastern Michigan DePaul Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Sunday, November 28, 2021 (2:00 pm ET start time) is DePaul 78 EMU 60.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Eastern Michigan Eagles: 98-113 ATS after 2 straight games with 12 or less assists. 61-80 ATS as an underdog of 10 or more points. 300-327 ATS in all games. 31-53 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 181-229 ATS as an underdog. 141-169 ATS in road games.
DePaul Blue Demons: 256-262 O/U in all games. 104-119 O/U when the total is 140 to 149.5. 123-126 O/U in all home games. 47-63 O/U in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5.
Key Injuries
Eastern Michigan Eagles: None.
DePaul Blue Demons: T. Grant-Foster (G) Ques Sun - Undisclosed injury.
Notable Quotes
“I’m just happy we get our first win at home. We got a win at home for coach, that was really big for him." - Monty Scott after a win against Illinois State.
“I don’t want to lose.” - Javon Freeman-Liberty on how he approaches every game.
Starting Lineups
Eastern Michigan Eagles
N. Farrakhan
M. Njie
M. Scott
N. Scott
D. Spottsville
DePaul Blue Demons
J. Freeman-Liberty
P. Gebrewhit
B. Johnson
D. Jones
N. Ongenda
Statistical Leaders
Eastern Michigan Eagles
PPG: N. Farrakhan (16.8)
APG: M. Scott (3.2)
Reb/G: N. Scott (5.4)
DePaul Blue Demons
PPG: J. Freeman-Liberty (23.8)
APG: J. Freeman-Liberty (4.8)
Reb/G: J. Freeman-Liberty (9.8)
Coaches:
Eastern Michigan Eagles: Stan Heath (1st season)
DePaul Blue Demons: Tony Stubblefield (1st season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
