The Central Michigan Chippewas (19-14) clash against the Fort Wayne Mastodons (18-14) in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Fort Wayne Mastodons Free Prediction
The Chippewas are hoping for a better outcome after their 89-74 loss to the Buffalo Bulls in their last matchup. Buffalo won the rebounding battle. The Bulls had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. 11), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 25) and total rebounds (51 vs. 36). Cecil Williams was Central Michigan’s high scorer with 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
In the Mastodons’ last matchup, they fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 86-82. North Dakota State’s 0.352 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Fort Wayne, who had a rate of 0.267. The Bison’s mark was above their season average of 0.228. With 29 points on 12-for-18 shooting, John Konchar was the game’s leading scorer.
Fort Wayne appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Mastodons rank 70th in offensive efficiency, while Central Michigan ranks 188th in defensive efficiency.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Cecil Williams (17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks) has been great for the Chippewas while John Konchar (21.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.8 blocks) has made great contributions to the Mastodons.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Fort Wayne ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while Central Michigan ranks 279th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
The Mastodons rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Chippewas rank 161st (3.6).
Fort Wayne ranks 11th in steals per game (8.2) while Central Michigan ranks 105th (6.5).
The Chippewas rank 101st in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Mastodons rank 186th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
Fort Wayne averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. Central Michigan ranks 118th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Chippewas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mastodons have scored an average of 86.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
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