Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Eastern Michigan when they take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Central Michigan Chippewas in this one found them listed as -3-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Eagles was expected to move the line.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Michigan Chippewas are 7-6 so far on the season, and 1-5-1 ATS vs the number. The Eastern Michigan Eagles, meanwhile, are 8-5 and 2-4 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Central Michigan go 5-2 and the Eastern Michigan Eagles go 4-2 on betting totals.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 206-ranked Central Michigan Chippewas and the No. 205-rated Eastern Michigan Eagles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Central Michigan has the nation's No. 88-rated offensive output, at 77.62 PPG. The visiting Eastern Michigan Eagles defense ranks No. 128 allowing on average 69.69 PPG. The Chippewas FG% has averaged 44.58% so far, more than the Central Michigan Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.95% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eastern Michigan suffered a 82-77 loss against North Florida on Saturday, getting 18 points from James Thompson IV in a losing effort at EMU Convocation Center.
Central Michigan cruised to victory on Thursday, running Louisville AC out of the gym and running up a 87-66 score at McGuirk Arena.
- Eastern Michigan is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- Eastern Michigan is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 5 games when playing Central Michigan
- Eastern Michigan is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Central Michigan
- Central Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Central Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Central Michigan is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Eastern Michigan
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois, Saturday, January 9th
Central Michigan at Bowling Green, Saturday, January 9th
