Central Michigan Chippewas Look to Extend Winning Streak as They Visit Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Joseph J. Gentile Arena

Game outlook

The Central Michigan Chippewas are looking to continue their two-game winning streak when they visit the Joseph J. Gentile Arena for a non-conference matchup with the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. The Chippewas are 5-6 while the Ramblers are 7-6. Michigan State is the opening betting favorite at -8.5 and the current line is Michigan State -9.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sycamores +335 | Spartans -455

Spread: Sycamores +9 (-110) | Spartans -9 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 151 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 82%.

Indiana St. Sycamores

The Central Michigan Chippewas recently achieved a 75-63 home win over the Detroit Mercy Titans, scoring 44 points in the first half. They were successful in shooting 27-of-58 (46.6 percent) total, with 10-of-20 (50.0 percent) from the three-point line and 15 trips to the charity stripe. Senior guard Brian Taylor had 19 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and three turnovers throughout 36 minutes of play. Defensively, Central Michigan held Detroit to 31.7 percent from the field, 16.7 percent from deep and 26 shots at the free-throw line. Following this victory, the team is ranked 308th in the nation in terms of offense and 301st in terms of defense, with Indiana State ranked 8th in terms of offense and 202nd in defense. Indiana State has a power ranking of 45 and averages 88 points a game while allowing 71.82 points a game. They hit a field goal average of 52.13%, making an average of 41.44% of three pointers. Defensively, they allow 43.45% field goals and 31.05% three pointers.