Who's Playing

Northern Illinois @ Eastern Michigan

Current Records: Northern Illinois 8-17; Eastern Michigan 9-18

What to Know

The Eastern Michigan Eagles will play host again and welcome the Northern Illinois Huskies to George Gervin GameAbove Center, where tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

This past Saturday, EMU lost to the Akron Zips at home by a decisive 67-48 margin.

NIU lost a heartbreaker to the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks when they met in January, and they left with a heavy heart again this past Saturday. It was close but no cigar for the Huskies as they fell 78-75 to Miami (Ohio).

Barring any buzzer beaters, EMU is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (7-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.

EMU is now 9-18 while NIU sits at 8-17. The Eagles are 7-10 after losses this season, NIU 5-11.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: George Gervin GameAbove Center -- Ypsilanti, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $10.00

Odds

The Eagles are a 3-point favorite against the Huskies, 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 3-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Eastern Michigan have won seven out of their last 13 games against Northern Illinois.

  • Jan 15, 2022 - Northern Illinois 77 vs. Eastern Michigan 70
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Eastern Michigan 91 vs. Northern Illinois 57
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Northern Illinois 73 vs. Eastern Michigan 71
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Northern Illinois 71 vs. Eastern Michigan 68
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Eastern Michigan 75 vs. Northern Illinois 69
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Eastern Michigan 57 vs. Northern Illinois 49
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Eastern Michigan 82 vs. Northern Illinois 53
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Northern Illinois 72 vs. Eastern Michigan 66
  • Mar 06, 2017 - Eastern Michigan 72 vs. Northern Illinois 69
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Eastern Michigan 84 vs. Northern Illinois 68
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Northern Illinois 81 vs. Eastern Michigan 69
  • Mar 01, 2016 - Eastern Michigan 75 vs. Northern Illinois 71
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Northern Illinois 80 vs. Eastern Michigan 63