The Eastern Michigan Eagles will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Central Michigan Chippewas at EMU Convocation Center on Tuesday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Eastern Michigan Eagles were listed as -6.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Eastern Michigan Eagles are 8-5 overall and 4-3 ATS, while the Central Michigan Chippewas are 10-3 and 6-3 ATS. As for the betting totals, Eastern Michigan boasts a 5-2 on the OU, and Central Michigan is 7-2.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 93 (Eastern Michigan) and the No. 120 (Central Michigan) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Eastern Michigan's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 84.92 PPG, against a Chippewas defense that ranks No. 246 at 80.46 PPG. The Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 46.4% so far, more than the Chippewas marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.95% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Chippewas got 20 points from Josh Kozinski as Central Michigan ran past Chicago State 90-82 on Friday at McGuirk Arena.
Eastern Michigan cruised to victory on Thursday, running Long Beach State out of the gym and running up a 98-72 score at EMU Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Central Michigan at Northern Illinois, Saturday, January 7th
Eastern Michigan at Buffalo, Saturday, January 7th