The Central Michigan Chippewas (19-8, 8-6 MAC) will be at the Convocation Center to square off with the Eastern Michigan Eagles (13-14, 7-7 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
Central Michigan Chippewas at Eastern Michigan Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Eagles barely escaped the Western Michigan Broncos 77-76, while the Chippewas defeated the Ball State Cardinals 64-57.
The Chippewas held the Cardinals to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 28.7). The Cardinals also had a turnover percentage of 25.4 (above their season average of 17.1). The Eagles, meanwhile, had a superb free throw rate of 0.291 (above their season average of 0.196) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.506). Eastern Michigan’s James Thompson IV led the way, putting up 17 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Kevin McKay played a key role for Central Michigan with 17 points and 19 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, McKay led the Chippewas to an 86-82 win. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Central Michigan was effective at getting and making free throws. The Chippewas made 26 of their 28 free throws (92.9 percent), while the Eagles were just 8-13 (61.5 percent).
Eastern Michigan could dominate the offensive glass in this contest. The Eagles rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 percent), while Central Michigan ranks 290th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent). This game should be a matchup of opposite tempos. The up-tempo Chippewas rank 22nd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Eagles rank 279th.
Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Central Michigan ranks 54th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while Eastern Michigan ranks 262nd (17.0).
- The Chippewas average 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. The Eagles rank 150th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 114th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Central Michigan ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- The Eagles rank 27th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Chippewas rank 176th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- Central Michigan ranks 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Eastern Michigan ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 0.4 for the season.
