Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Sullivan Arena Saturday as host Central Michigan looks to handle the Dartmouth Big Green in NCAAB action.

This game is being played at a neutral-site court (Sullivan Arena).

The Chippewas bring a 3-2 record (2-1-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 2-3 Big Green, who are 3-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have witnessed Central Michigan go 2-2 so far and the Big Green go 1-2.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 54-ranked Chippewas and the No. 307-rated Big Green in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 66-64 win for the Chippewas on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Big Green is ranked No. 320 in NCAA hoops at 30.2 per game. Contrast that with Central Michigan’s No. 33 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Central Michigan is the No. 82-ranked team in the country at 7.4 per game, while Dartmouth rates No. 142 at 6.6 per game.

Defensively, Dartmouth features the nation's No. 70-rated defense on the road, allowing 61.7 points per game. Central Michigan, meanwhile, comes in at No. 218 nationally in scoring at home.

Dartmouth was a 64-52 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Alaska Anchorage. They covered the 2.5–point spread as underdogs. Dartmouth got 19 points from David Rufful en route to a 64-52 victory over Alaska Anchorage on Friday at Sullivan Arena.

Central Michigan won its last outing, an 82-72 result against UC Irvine on November 25. They covered in that game as a 3-point favorite. UC Irvine got 20 points from Daman Starring but lost anyway, 82-72, to Central Michigan on Friday at Sullivan Arena.


Dartmouth Big Green Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-6
Before playing New Hampshire are 3-7
After a win are 0-10

Central Michigan Chippewas Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Temple are 1-0
After a win are 1-9

Next up:
Dartmouth at New Hampshire, Wednesday, November 30
Central Michigan at Temple, Saturday, December 3