The Sam Houston State Bearkats (3-4) meet the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-1) at Johnson Coliseum. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Central Michigan Chippewas at Sam Houston State Bearkats Free Prediction
The Chippewas come in on a high note after blowing out the Siena Heights Saints in their last game, 103-75. The Chippewas had a much better free throw rate (0.583 vs. 0.167) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 24.7). Central Michigan rallied around Kevin McKay, who was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
The last time Sam Houston State was in action, they fell to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 77-63. East Tennessee State won the rebounding battle. The Buccaneers had nine offensive rebounds and 36 total rebounds, while the Bearkats had four and 28, respectively. With 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting, Kai Mitchell was Sam Houston State’s leading scorer.
Sam Houston State appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Bearkats rank 64th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 percent), while Central Michigan ranks 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent) since last season. Additionally, the Chippewas have committed the 42nd-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while the gambling defense of the Bearkats has caused the 57th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.0 percent).
The Chippewas won the lone game against the Bearkats last season, 71-60. The Chippewas made 16 of their 18 free throws (88.9 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.529 vs. 0.460).
Central Michigan Chippewas at Sam Houston State Bearkats ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Sam Houston State ranks 62nd in rebounds per game (37.8) while Central Michigan ranks 184th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
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