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  3. Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas
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NCAAB · Eastern Michigan Eagles at Central Michigan Chippewas

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Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan Predictions

Game time: March 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: McGuirk Arena — Mount Pleasant, MI

Article updated Mar 8, 6:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are on the road playing the Central Michigan Chippewas at the McGuirk Arena stadium on Friday, 3/8/2024 @ 7:00pm EST. Central Michigan is the

Game outlook

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are on the road playing the Central Michigan Chippewas at the McGuirk Arena stadium on Friday, 3/8/2024 @ 7:00pm EST. Central Michigan is the betting favorite opening at -10.5 and the current line is Central Michigan -7.5.

Eagles vs Chippewas 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles to cover the 7.5 point spread and the total to go over 127 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Eastern Michigan 72 to Central Michigan 71

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

Curated Picks & Predictions

51% of SportsJaw players predict Central Michigan Chippewas to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 79%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be EMICH 56, CMICH 71.

OddsShark 's prediction is Central Michigan will win, eastern michigan will cover, and the total will go over.

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62% picked Eastern Michigan Eagles on Covers.com

Eastern Michigan Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 233, Eastern Michigan is ranked #332 in offense (scoring an average of 66.34 per game), #228 in defense (allowing an average of 73.34 points to be scored against them per game) and are 13-17 (14-13-1 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Eagles hit an average of 43.23% of their field goals (ranked #269) and 67.06% of their free throws (ranked #325) and makes an average of 30.90% of their three pointers ranked #317 in the NCAAB). They average 34.34 rebounds per game (ranked # 246) and average 10.34 offensive assists and 11.90 turnovers per game (ranked # 348 and 184 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Eastern Michigan allows an average of 45.64% field goals (ranked #296) and 69.33% free throws (ranked #51 in the NCAAB) The Eagles allow an average of 32.22% of the three pointers (ranked #104) and averages 35.86 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.86) Finally, the Eagles average 13.34 defensive assists and 10.55 turnovers per game (ranked # 220 and 302 respectively).

Central Michigan Key Betting Stats

Central Michigan Chippewas has a power ranking of 304 and are #325 for offense (scoring an average of 66.79 per game), #137 for defense (giving up an average of 70.72 points per game) and 17-13 (16-13 ATS) overall. Eastern Michigan went 1-2 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Central Michigan.

For offense, the Chippewas hit an average of 42.74% of their field goals (ranked #287) and 66.81% of their free throws (ranked #330) and makes an average of 30.31% of their three pointers (ranked #333 in the NCAAB). They average 35.76 rebounds per game (ranked # 152) and average 11.28 offensive assists and 12.38 turnovers per game (ranked # 314) and 238 respectively).

On defense, Central Michigan allows an average of 41.34% field goals (ranked #47) and 74.52% free throws (ranked #320 in the NCAAB) The Chippewas allow an average of 31.70% of the three pointers (ranked #75) and averages 37.03 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 37.03) Finally, the Chippewas average 13.21 defensive assists and 11.45 turnovers per game (ranked # 206 and 232 respectively).

Betting Summary

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

The Scorecaster model predicts the Eastern Michigan Eagles to cover the 7.5 point spread and the total to go over 127 points.

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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.

About our editorial process

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Eastern Michigan Eagles+438 → +320Moved
  • Moneyline · Central Michigan Chippewas-638 → -410Moved
  • Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles+10.5 (-110) → +8.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas-10.5 (-110) → -8.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over129 (-110) → 128 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under129 (-110) → 128 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Eastern Michigan Eagles
10-17 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Central Michigan Chippewas
16-13 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-08T11:35:16.080Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

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

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-09Central Michigan Chippewas 80 · Eastern Michigan Eagles 64
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 65-62

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 65-62 on March 8, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Central Michigan Chippewas' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 29-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Eastern Michigan Eagles +8.5 (-110) spread, Eastern Michigan Eagles covered, while the 127 combined points finished under the recorded total of 128.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -10.5 (-110)Loss
  • MiamimikeSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -10.5 (-110)Loss
  • DemarcusBryantTotal · Under 130.5 (-110)Win
  • GsimmsTotal · Over 130.5 (-110)Loss
  • EmcSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -10.5 (-110)Loss
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +10.5 (-110)Win
  • MauriceJonesSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +8 (-110)Win