Ohio vs Eastern Michigan Basketball Odds

The Bobcats will play the Eagles on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ohio and Eastern Michigan are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Ohio currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Eastern Michigan is 96.33.
Away Ohio - Ohio starts this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Eastern Michigan - Eastern Michigan meets Ohio boasting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Ohio currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the MAC Conference, with Eastern Michigan now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Ohio has a 0.500 overall win percentage, with Eastern Michigan matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Ohio currently possesses 7-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Eastern Michigan has tallied a 7-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Bobcats at Eagles Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Eastern Michigan	Favorite Ohio
+2.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-2.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Ohio has a -2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Eastern Michigan has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Eastern Michigan is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
150.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	150.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 150.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 150.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Eastern Michigan	Favorite Ohio
+125 BetMGM Bet	-150 BetMGM Bet

Ohio is the -150 moneyline favorite. Risk $150 to win $100 on Ohio at BetMGM. Eastern Michigan is the +125 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $125 on Eastern Michigan. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ohio vs Eastern Michigan College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Ohio is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Eastern Michigan is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ohio vs Eastern Michigan College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 150.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ohio vs Eastern Michigan College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Ohio is a -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Eastern Michigan is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Ohio Eastern Michigan 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	-2.5 -110 +2.5 -110

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Underdog Eastern Michigan - Eastern Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 Eastern Michigan underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 Ohio favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ohio at Eastern Michigan Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Ohio Eastern Michigan First to 5 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	-125 -110 Bet
Ohio Eastern Michigan First to 10 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	-135 -105 Bet
Ohio Eastern Michigan First to 15 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	-135 -102 Bet
Ohio Eastern Michigan Game to Overtime 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	Yes +700 No -2000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio, Eastern Michigan
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Ohio	11-11	0.500	8-4	2-5	5-5	+4.5	0.500	L2
Eastern Michigan	9-12	0.429	6-3	3-9	3-6	+6	0.333	L3

Ohio & Eastern Michigan Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Ohio Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ohio YR: futures available

Eastern Michigan Championship Odds

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Ohio & Eastern Michigan Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ohio vs Eastern Michigan College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio vs Eastern Michigan Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio vs Eastern Michigan Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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