The Central Michigan Chippewas (13-3, 2-1 MAC) travel to Northern Illinois to take on the Huskies (10-6, 3-0 MAC) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Free Prediction
The last time the Chippewas played, they were defeated by the Bowling Green Falcons, 97-87. Bowling Green’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Central Michigan. The Falcons had a rate of 10.1 (better than their season average of 15.6), while the Chippewas posted a mark of 15.9. Larry Austin Jr. was Central Michigan’s high scorer with 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Huskies defeated the Akron Zips in their last contest, 73-56. Northern Illinois’ effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Akron. The Huskies had a rate of 0.632 (above their season average of 0.566), while the Zips posted a mark of 0.410 (below their season average of 0.513). Eugene German was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field.
This meeting figures to be a shootout as two of the country’s top offenses face off. Northern Illinois ranks 30th with 114.7 points per 100 possessions and Central Michigan is 24th (115.4). Ball security should be an advantage for the Chippewas. They rank 50th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent). Conversely, the Huskies force the 97th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.1 percent).
After the Chippewas won both matchups against the Huskies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Central Michigan won 80-72. The Chippewas had a much better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 24.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 25.0).
Central Michigan Chippewas at Northern Illinois Huskies Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Central Michigan ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Northern Illinois ranks 182nd (14.9).
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The Chippewas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, down from 11.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
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