The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Central Michigan and Chicago State on Friday, with the host Chippewas trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Chicago State Cougars vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Michigan Chippewas currently sport a 9-3 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-3 ATS. The Chicago State Cougars are 4-11 and 2-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Central Michigan Chippewas produce a 7-2 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Chicago State Cougars have gone 3-1-1 against the totals betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Central Michigan Chippewas rated this week at No. 119 and the Chicago State Cougars sitting at No. 305.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Central Michigan has the nation's No. 6-rated offensive output, at 91.33 PPG. The visiting Chicago State Cougars defense ranks No. 238 allowing on average 78.67 PPG. The Chippewas FG% has averaged 42.98% so far, more than the Central Michigan Cougars marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.56% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Trayvon Palmer scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Cougars to a win (they lost 80-61 to Valparaiso at Athletics-Recreation Center on Wednesday).
Marcus Keene poured in a team-high 44 points for Central Michigan on Wednesday, as they defeated Montana State 106-103 at Worthington Arena.
- Chicago State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
- Chicago State is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- Central Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Central Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago State home to UTRGV, Thursday, January 5th
Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan, Tuesday, January 3rd
