Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Purdue Boilermakers Free Prediction 12/28/19

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The Central Michigan Chippewas (7-5) and their sensational offense travel to Purdue to play the Boilermakers (7-5) and their superb defense. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Boilermakers fell to the 17th-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 70-61, while the Chippewas were defeated by the Robert Morris Colonials, 83-79.

Central Michigan did a fantastic job of making free throws (16-22; 72.7 percent) while Purdue had a better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 16.9). Trevion Williams had a solid performance for Purdue, putting up 12 points and 10 rebounds. Central Michigan rallied around David DiLeo, who contributed 23 points and eight rebounds.

Getting to the line might be hard to find for Purdue in this showdown. The Boilermakers currently rank 302nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.177, while Central Michigan ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.153). Moreover, the Chippewas rank 20th in offensive efficiency (113.2), while the Boilermakers rank 27th in defensive efficiency (87.8).

Central Michigan vs. Purdue Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Purdue ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Central Michigan ranks 188th (36.8).
  • The Chippewas rank eighth in steals per game (10.3) while the Boilermakers rank 113th (6.7).
  • Purdue blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 71st in the nation. Central Michigan ranks 74th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • The Boilermakers average 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 106th in the country. The Chippewas rank 227th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
  • Purdue averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. Central Michigan ranks 188th in assists allowed per game (15.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Chippewas have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Michigan has defeated opponents by an average of 13.0 points.
  • During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.0 points per game (2.0 below their season average).