Halftime Report
A win for Eastern Michigan would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 36-28 lead against Detroit.
Eastern Michigan have yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. For now, things are looking good for they.
Who's Playing
Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Detroit Titans
Current Records: Eastern Michigan 2-2, Detroit 0-4
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Calihan Hall -- Detroit, Michigan
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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What to Know
The Eastern Michigan Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Detroit Titans at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Calihan Hall. Eastern Michigan pulled off an upset win in their last outing, and are hoping to pull that off once more against the 2.5-point favorite Titans.
Last Saturday, the Eagles earned a 69-62 victory over the Vikings. The win was just what Eastern Michigan needed coming off of a 100-57 loss in their prior contest.
Meanwhile, Detroit's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fourth straight loss. Their painful 71-52 defeat to the Bobcats might stick with them for a while.
The win got the Eagles back to even at 2-2. As for the Titans, the last time they won on the road was back last Tuesday. Having now lost four straight away matchups, they've bumped their record down to 0-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Eastern Michigan have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 34 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Detroit struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.2 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Come back here after the game to find expert analysis of the match and other NCAA Basketball content.
Eastern Michigan skirted past Detroit 79-77 in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for Eastern Michigan since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Detroit is a slight 2.5-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 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is set at 141.5 points.
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Series History
Eastern Michigan has won 4 out of their last 5 games against Detroit.
- Dec 18, 2022 - Eastern Michigan 79 vs. Detroit 77
- Dec 07, 2019 - Eastern Michigan 55 vs. Detroit 51
- Nov 24, 2018 - Detroit 78 vs. Eastern Michigan 74
- Nov 30, 2016 - Eastern Michigan 87 vs. Detroit 61
- Dec 28, 2015 - Eastern Michigan 88 vs. Detroit 73
Injury Report for Detroit
- Emmanuel Kuac: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
- Ryan Hurst: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
