How to watch Eastern Michigan vs. Ohio basketball game
Halftime Report
Eastern Michigan has overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Ohio 50-35.
Eastern Michigan came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Ohio Bobcats @ Eastern Michigan Eagles
Current Records: Ohio 10-7, Eastern Michigan 8-9
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Where: George Gervin GameAbove Center — Ypsilanti, Michigan
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $5.00
What to Know
Ohio is 8-2 against Eastern Michigan since February of 2017, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. Both will face off in a Mid American battle at 6:30 p.m. ET at George Gervin GameAbove Center. Despite being away, the Bobcats are looking at a 8.5-point advantage in the spread.
Ohio is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Akron just ended the team’s six-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 92-80 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Zips.
Shereef Mitchell put forth a good effort for the losing side as he went 9 for 16 en route to 27 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Ohio smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That’s the most offensive rebounds they’ve posted since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Eastern Michigan hadn’t done well against Bowling Green recently (they were 1-9 in their previous ten matchups), but they didn’t let the past get in their way on Saturday. Eastern Michigan came out on top against Bowling Green by a score of 68-62. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Eastern Michigan relied on the efforts of Arne Osojnik, who shot 4-for-5 from deep and dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Terry, who earned 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists. Osojnik had some trouble finding his footing against Central Michigan on Tuesday, so this was a step in the right direction.
Ohio’s defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Eastern Michigan, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
Ohio strolled past Eastern Michigan in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a score of 85-67. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ohio since the squad won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Ohio is a big 8.5-point favorite against Eastern Michigan, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 8.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 152.5 points.
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Series History
Ohio has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Eastern Michigan.
- Jan 20, 2024 – Ohio 85 vs. Eastern Michigan 67
- Jan 31, 2023 – Eastern Michigan 90 vs. Ohio 79
- Feb 12, 2022 – Ohio 74 vs. Eastern Michigan 56
- Feb 03, 2022 – Ohio 81 vs. Eastern Michigan 68
- Feb 25, 2021 – Ohio 86 vs. Eastern Michigan 67
- Jan 18, 2020 – Ohio 60 vs. Eastern Michigan 58
- Jan 07, 2020 – Ohio 74 vs. Eastern Michigan 68
- Feb 12, 2019 – Eastern Michigan 66 vs. Ohio 57
- Jan 20, 2018 – Ohio 72 vs. Eastern Michigan 66
- Feb 14, 2017 – Ohio 79 vs. Eastern Michigan 71
