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Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Predictions & Best Bets

Game time: January 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: George Gervin GameAbove Center — Ypsilanti, MI

Article updated Jan 9, 6:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Central Michigan Chippewas are traveling to play the Eastern Michigan Eagles at the George Gervin GameAbove Center stadium on Tuesday, 1/9/2024 @ 7:00pm EST. Eastern

Game outlook

The Central Michigan Chippewas are traveling to play the Eastern Michigan Eagles at the George Gervin GameAbove Center stadium on Tuesday, 1/9/2024 @ 7:00pm EST. Eastern Michigan is the betting favorite opening at -5 and the line hasn't moved.

Chippewas vs Eagles Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Eagles to win tonight's game by 1 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Central Michigan Chippewas to cover the 5 point spread and the total to go over 138.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Central Michigan 75 to Eastern Michigan 76

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Central Michigan Chippewas and Eastern Michigan Eagles, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

52% of SportsJaw predicts Eastern Michigan Eagles to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Eastern Michigan will win straight-up is 68%.

From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be CMICH 64.25, EMICH 74.25.

OddsShark predicts Central Michigan will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.

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Central Michigan Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 273, Central Michigan is ranked #344 in offense (scoring an average of 65.31 per game), #294 in defense (allowing an average of 76.08 points to be scored against them per game) and are 6-8 (5-8 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Chippewas hit an average of 41.88% of their field goals (ranked #290) and 64.56% of their free throws (ranked #337) and makes an average of 29.80% of their three pointers ranked #321 in the NCAAB). They average 32.54 rebounds per game (ranked # 331) and average 11.00 offensive assists and 13.62 turnovers per game (ranked # 327 and 290 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Central Michigan allows an average of 46.75% field goals (ranked #333) and 78.35% free throws (ranked #361 in the NCAAB) The Chippewas allow an average of 33.99% of the three pointers (ranked #245) and averages 36.77 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 36.77) Finally, the Chippewas average 15.54 defensive assists and 13.46 turnovers per game (ranked # 336 and 119 respectively).

Eastern Michigan Key Betting Stats

Eastern Michigan Eagles has a power ranking of 292 and are #302 for offense (scoring an average of 69.00 per game), #261 for defense (giving up an average of 74.54 points per game) and 8-6 (7-4-1 ATS) overall. Central Michigan went 3-0 (3-0 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Eastern Michigan.

For offense, the Eagles hit an average of 45.59% of their field goals (ranked #143) and 68.04% of their free throws (ranked #282) and makes an average of 33.33% of their three pointers (ranked #201 in the NCAAB). They average 34.54 rebounds per game (ranked # 261) and average 10.69 offensive assists and 12.08 turnovers per game (ranked # 338) and 166 respectively).

On defense, Eastern Michigan allows an average of 44.96% field goals (ranked #277) and 68.57% free throws (ranked #83 in the NCAAB) The Eagles allow an average of 31.60% of the three pointers (ranked #122) and averages 35.31 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.31) Finally, the Eagles average 13.08 defensive assists and 10.08 turnovers per game (ranked # 208 and 342 respectively).

Betting Summary

Central Michigan has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Central Michigan Chippewas to cover the 5 point spread and the total to go over 138.5 points.

For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NCAAB experts.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Chippewas vs Eagles archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Chippewas vs Eagles matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Michigan Chippewas+158 → +173Moved
  • Moneyline · Eastern Michigan Eagles-188 → -205Moved
  • Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas+5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles-5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over139.5 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under139.5 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Central Michigan Chippewas
5-8 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Eastern Michigan Eagles
5-6 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-09T11:35:12.168Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Central Michigan Chippewas and Eastern Michigan Eagles, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-01-07Central Michigan Chippewas 56 · Eastern Michigan Eagles 62
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 80-64

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 80-64 on January 9, 2024, a 16-point decision in the series. Central Michigan Chippewas' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 47-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Michigan Chippewas +4.5 (-110) spread, Central Michigan Chippewas covered, while the 144 combined points finished over the recorded total of 138.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -5 (-110)Loss
  • 1735203231Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -5 (-110)Loss
  • MrpinkSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -5 (-110)Win
  • HopkinspicksSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -5 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -5 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +5 (-110)Win
  • 1707662905Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas +5 (-110)Win
  • BookieslayerSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -5 (-110)Loss
  • JaredkuntzSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -5 (-110)Loss
  • 1118240754Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas +5 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas +5 (-110)Win
  • GeauxtigersSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +5 (-110)Win
  • MauriceJonesSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles -5 (-110)Loss
  • Teddy718Total · Under 141 (-110)Loss