The Central Michigan Chippewas (6-1) head to TCU to play the Horned Frogs (4-1) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Central Michigan Chippewas at TCU Horned Frogs Betting Prediction
The Chippewas come in on a high note after defeating the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last game, 81-65. One of Central Michigan’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, while Sam Houston State went 21 times. Central Michigan was lifted by Larry Austin Jr., who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Horned Frogs were in action, they easily got past the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 87-69. TCU’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Eastern Michigan. The Horned Frogs had a rate of 13.9 (better than their season average of 19.2), while the Eagles posted a mark of 19.7 (above the 14.8 mark opponents have averaged against TCU this season). Kouat Noi was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field.
This matchup figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the nation’s best offenses battle. Dating back to last season, TCU ranks 17th with 115.5 points per 100 possessions and Central Michigan is 33rd (113.4). The Chippewas should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 51st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the Horned Frogs have forced the 94th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Central Michigan ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while TCU ranks 220th (20.7).
The Horned Frogs rank 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while the Chippewas rank 183rd (35.3).
Central Michigan ranks 123rd in assists allowed per game (12.8) while TCU ranks 291st (15.5).
The Chippewas average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 146th in the NCAA. The Horned Frogs rank 242nd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Central Michigan averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. TCU ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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