Half-time report
PFW is on the road but seems no worse in terms of wear. They have a bit of a lead as they currently lead Eastern Michigan 48-34.
If PFW continues to play like this, their record will improve to 8-4 in no time. On the other hand, Eastern Michigan will have to settle for a 5-5 record unless they turn things around (and quickly).
Who’s playing
PFW Juggernauts @ Eastern Michigan Eagles
Current records: PFW 7-4, Eastern Michigan 5-4
How to watch
What you need to know
The PFW Mastodons will face the Eastern Michigan Eagles in a holiday battle at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Despite their absence, the Mastodons have a 5.5 point advantage on the spread.
PFW heads into the matchup after securing its closest victory since March 20 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged IUI 78-76. This victory made it two consecutive victories for the Mastodons.
Even though they won, PFW struggled to get the ball on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. This is the fewest offensive rebounds they have recorded since December 2023.
Meanwhile, after reaching 89 points in the previous game, Eastern Michigan faltered in its game two weeks ago. They found themselves on the wrong end of a painful 76-54 upset at the hands of Loyola Chi. For those following the situation at home, this is the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered since January 30th.
Despite the loss, Eastern Michigan had strong performances from Da’Sean Nelson, who scored 13 points and six steals, and Christian Henry, who had 21 points and two steals. Eastern Michigan is 4-2 when Nelson has three or more interceptions, but 1-2 otherwise. Less helpful for Eastern Michigan was Arne Osojnik’s dreadful 0-5 three-point shooting.
PFW’s victory was PFW’s seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which improved its record to 7-4. As for Eastern Michigan, this is the second straight loss for them and drops their season record to 5-4.
PFW defeated Eastern Michigan 74-67 in the teams’ last game in November 2022. Does PFW have another win up its sleeve, or will Eastern Michigan turn things around? We’ll have the answer soon enough.
Odds
PFW is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Eastern Michigan, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The punters were perfectly in tune with the betting community on this point, as the game opened with a 5.5 point spread and stayed there.
The over/under is 147 points.
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History of the series
PFW won the only game these two teams have played in the last 2 years.
- November 22, 2022 – PFW 74 vs. Eastern Michigan 67
