The Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-11, 3-4 MAC) will be at McGuirk Arena to clash with the Central Michigan Chippewas (14-6, 3-4 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Odds
In their last game, the Chippewas were beaten by the Toledo Rockets, 76-72, while the Eagles easily got past the Western Michigan Broncos, 93-67.
Eastern Michigan dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 17.7) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.7 (above their season average of 38.3). For those same stats, Western Michigan was 19.0 and 36.6, respectively. Central Michigan, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 14.6). Larry Austin Jr. had a good outing for Central Michigan with 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, was lifted by Elijah Minnie, who put up 29 points and seven rebounds.
The Eagles dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Eastern Michigan won 72-67. Eastern Michigan’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Eagles had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 21) and total rebounds (43 vs. 30). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This game should be a matchup of opposite paces. Central Michigan prefers to play fast (22nd in possessions per game), while Eastern Michigan is methodical (275th in possessions per game). Additionally, the Eagles, who rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 percent), will attempt to take advantage of the Chippewas, who rank 300th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Central Michigan Chippewas Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Central Michigan ranks 51st in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Eastern Michigan ranks 253rd (17.7).
- The Chippewas average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 117th in the country. 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).
- The Eagles rank 64th in rebounds per game (38.0) while 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).
Bettings Trends:
- 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).
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 0.8 for the season.
