The Central Michigan Chippewas will look to improve on a 16-10 record on Saturday when they host the Eastern Michigan Eagles in NCAA basketball betting odds action at McGuirk Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Central Michigan Chippewas betting line opened as -3.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Michigan Chippewas sport a record of 16-10 and 13-7-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Eastern Michigan Eagles have 15-11 and 10-10 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 11-9-1 for the Central Michigan Chippewas and 7-13 for the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
This game puts the Central Michigan Chippewas, most recently No. 82 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, who rate No. 217 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Eastern Michigan is ranked No. 155 in NCAA basketball at 35.12 per game. Contrast that with Central Michigan's No. 68 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Central Michigan is the No. 32-ranked team in the country at 9.42 per game, while Eastern Michigan rates No. 221 at 6.42 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Eagles grabbed a 58-57 win over the RedHawks on Tuesday, behind a 24-point effort from Elijah Minnie at EMU Convocation Center.
Kevin McKay went off for 33 points and added 7 rebounds for good measure, leading Central Michigan to a 80-72 win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday at NIU Convocation Center.
- Eastern Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 6 games
- Eastern Michigan is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Eastern Michigan is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Central Michigan is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Central Michigan's last 12 games
- Central Michigan is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Central Michigan is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Michigan home to Toledo, Tuesday, February 20th
Central Michigan at Western Michigan, Tuesday, February 20th
