Central Michigan pays a visit to New Mexico State on Thursday, hoping to send the Aggies to a loss while covering the college basketball spread at Sullivan Arena.

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

Supporters of the Chippewas have watched them go 2-1 and 1-0-1 ATS on the year, while the Aggies are at 3-0 and 3-0 ATS. In totals betting, the Aggies are 2-1, while the Chippewas have a 1-1 mark.



View Central Michigan vs New Mexico State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with New Mexico State in this one will find them as 10-point favorites.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Aggies sit at No. 259 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Chippewas sit at No. 54 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Aggies will win this game 83-75.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits New Mexico State's No. 48-ranked offense, averaging 80 PPG, against a Chippewas defense that ranks No. 143 at 64.7 PPG. The Aggies field goal percentage has averaged 47.1% so far, more than the Chippewas marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.3% per game.

Defensively, Central Michigan features the nation's No. 57-rated defense on the road, allowing 57 points per game. New Mexico State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 32 nationally in scoring at home.

Central Michigan was a 67-57 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Pepperdine. They covered the 3.5–point spread as underdogs. Central Michigan got 16 points from Trey Zeigler en route to a 67-57 victory over Pepperdine on Monday at Firestone Fieldhouse.

In their last action, New Mexico State was an 89-73 Sportsbook at home against Texas El Paso. They covered the 10–point spread as favorites. Wendell McKines scored 23 points and added 13 rebounds for a double-double, leading New Mexico State over Texas El Paso, 89-73, on Saturday at Pan American Center.


Central Michigan Chippewas Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Temple are 1-0
After a win are 1-9

New Mexico State Aggies Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Arizona are 2-1
After playing Texas El Paso are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few Chippewas at Aggies trends to consider:
New Mexico State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico State's last 6 games


Next up:
Central Michigan at Temple, Saturday, December 3
New Mexico State home to Arizona, Tuesday, November 29