Central Michigan Takes on Ohio State Following Four-Game Win Streak for Buckeyes
Central Michigan Chippewas (2-4) travel to Ohio State Buckeyes (5-1) on Wednesday with the Buckeyes favored by 3.5 points in the betting line. The Chippewas are coming off a
Game outlook
Central Michigan Chippewas (2-4) travel to Ohio State Buckeyes (5-1) on Wednesday with the Buckeyes favored by 3.5 points in the betting line. The Chippewas are coming off a 71-61 loss to Stetson Hatters and will have no reported players injuries. The Buckeyes have been on a four-game winning streak following their 73-66 victory over Santa Clara Broncos, and will have F Owen Spencer out. Our College Basketball Picks are game-winner with the chance of a buzzer-beater.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Anteaters +140 | Dukes -175
Spread: Anteaters +3.5 (-110) | Dukes -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duquesne will win straight-up is 64%.
UC Irvine Anteaters
Central Michigan Chippewas have an offensive power ranking of 331, with an average of 64.8 points per game. The team has a field goal shooting percentage of 43.2%, 68.7% free throw shooting percentage and 30.4% three-point percentage. Anthony Pritchard (14.5 points per game, 45.3% overall, 40.0% from 3-point range) and two other players average double figures in scoring. Pritchard is also the leader in assists with 5.3 dishes per game, with the team averaging 10.7 assists and 15.2 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Chippewas allow 74.5 points per game (258th) with a field goal shooting percentage of 48.0% (337th) and three-point shooting percentage of 35.1% (281st), averaging 31 rebounds per game (led by Brian Taylor with 6.7 boards) and accumulating a total of 2.3 steals (Pritchard) and 1.2 blocks (Aidan Rubio) per game. UC Irvine has an offensive power ranking of 74, a defensive power ranking of 77, 6-1 record and is 5-1 ATS. Offensively, they shoot 50.0% from the field (ranked #32), 66.9% from the free throw line (ranked #268) and 36.7% from three-point range (ranked #78). They average 38.17 rebounds (ranked #142), 18.83 offensive assists and 12.00 turnovers per game (ranked #17 and #150 respectively). Defensively, UC Irvine allows an average of 39.3% field goals (ranked #72), 75.9% free throws (ranked #316) and 27.7% from three-pointers (ranked #64). They average 32.33 defensive rebounds (ranked #32), 10.83 defensive assists and 14.33 turnovers per game (ranked #105 and #112 respectively).