As the college basketball season progresses, the Louisville Cardinals are preparing for a key matchup against the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The game highlights the talent and momentum of the Cardinals, who are currently ranked No. 5 in the nation.
Game Overview: Louisville vs. Eastern Michigan
The Louisville Cardinals boast an impressive record of 5-0 as they welcome the Eastern Michigan Eagles, who have a record of 3-2. This matchup will take place at the KFC Yum! Center at 7 p.m. today.
Recent Performance
In their last outing, Louisville secured a challenging 74-64 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats. This game marked the 101st meeting between the two teams and was held at Heritage Bank Center. Ryan Conwell was the standout player, scoring a season-high 25 points, with a significant contribution of 17 points in the second half.
Eastern Michigan Highlights
Eastern Michigan is led by fifth-year coach Stan Heath. They recently earned a victory against Oakland with a score of 97-91. However, the Eagles have struggled in previous games, losing to Pittsburgh on the road and IU Indy at home. Currently, they sit ranked 230th out of 365 Division I teams on KenPom.com.
Viewing Information
Fans can catch the game on the ACC Network. Below are the channel numbers based on different cable providers:
- AT&T U-Verse: Channel 610
- DirecTV: Channel 612
- Dish: Channel 402
- Spectrum: Channels 524 and 937
The broadcast team includes Cooper Boardman for play-by-play and Randolph Childress as the analyst. For those with a cable subscription, the game can also be streamed live through ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
Other Streaming Options
If you don’t have cable access, the game is available for livestreaming via ESPN+ (subscription required) or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Additionally, fans can listen to the game on the Cardinal Sports Network, featuring William McDermott as the play-by-play announcer and Bob Valvano as the analyst on WLCL 93.9-FM and WGTK 970-AM in Louisville. Online streaming is also available at GoCards.com.
Betting Odds and Predictions
According to DraftKings, Louisville is favored by 33.5 points for this matchup, with an over/under set at 161.5 points. Projections from KenPom give Louisville a 99% chance of winning, predicting a final score of 94-68 in favor of the Cardinals. Similarly, BartTorvik.com forecasts a strong performance from Louisville with a 98% chance of victory and an anticipated final score of 98-65.
