Central Michigan Chippewas take on Kangaroos in NCAA Basketball Betting

The Central Michigan Chippewas will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Kangaroos in UMKC at Municipal Auditorium on Tuesday in college basketball betting odds action.

Central Michigan Chippewas vs UMKC Kangaroos Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The UMKC Kangaroos are 3-9 so far on the season, and 4-0 ATS vs the number. The Central Michigan Chippewas, meanwhile, are 8-2 and 6-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UMKC go 2-2 and the Central Michigan Chippewas go 2-5 on betting totals.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UMKC Kangaroos rated this week at No. 140 and the Central Michigan Chippewas sitting at No. 143.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and UMKC has the nation's No. 214-rated offensive output, at 70.42 PPG. The visiting Central Michigan Chippewas defense ranks No. 32 allowing on average 63.9 PPG. The Kangaroos FG% has averaged 39.31% so far, less than the UMKC Chippewas marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.98% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Cecil Williams poured in 21 points and added 10 rebounds in a losing cause for Central Michigan on Saturday, as the Thunderbirds rolled to a 86-80 victory over Central Michigan at Centrum Arena-UT.

Xavier Bishop scored 25 points in a futile effort to lead the Kangaroos to a win (they lost 77-73 to Incarnate Word at McDermott Convocation Center on Saturday).

Betting Trends
  • Central Michigan is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
  • Central Michigan is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Central Michigan is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
  • UMKC is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
  • UMKC is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Central Michigan home to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Friday, December 22nd
UMKC at South Dakota State, Friday, December 22nd

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