It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Central Michigan Chippewas (14-6, 3-4 MAC) welcome the Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-11, 3-4 MAC) to McGuirk Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they blew out the Western Michigan Broncos, 93-67. The Eagles had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 17.7) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.7 (above their season average of 38.3). With 29 points on 11-for-19 shooting, Elijah Minnie was Eastern Michigan’s leading scorer.
The Chippewas were beaten by the Toledo Rockets in their last game, 76-72. Toledo’s 40.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Central Michigan, who had a mark of 31.3. The Rockets’ mark was above their season average of 29.9. Central Michigan’s Larry Austin Jr. put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-19 shooting.
After the Eagles won both games against the Chippewas last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Eastern Michigan won 72-67. Eastern Michigan won the rebounding battle. The Eagles had 14 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Chippewas had nine and 30, respectively.
This contest should be a showdown of opposite paces. Central Michigan prefers a fast-paced style of play (22nd in possessions per game), while Eastern Michigan is more half-court-oriented (275th in possessions per game). Additionally, the Eagles rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 percent), while the Chippewas rank 300th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Central Michigan ranks 51st in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Eastern Michigan ranks 253rd (17.7).
The Eagles average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 64th in the NCAA. The Chippewas rank 258th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
Central Michigan ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Eastern Michigan ranks 162nd (7.2).
The Chippewas average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 245th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
Eastern Michigan ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while Central Michigan ranks 158th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 0.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (9.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
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