Western Michigan at Central Michigan - 2/3/22 College Basketball Picks and Prediction
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Central Michigan Chippewas (4-13) vs Western Michigan Broncos (4-17)
Game Info: Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm (McGuirk Arena)
Betting Odds: Central Michigan Chippewas -3.5 -- Over/Under: 144 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Western Michigan Broncos will travel to play the Central Michigan Chippewas in a MAC game on Thursday.
The Western Michigan Broncos are 4-17 (0-10) this season and have lost 11 games in a row. Western Michigan is coming off of a loss against Northern Illinois by a score of 75-56 in their last game. Western Michigan allowed their opponent to shoot 55.6% from the field and was -5 in rebounding margin in the game. Lamar Norman Jr. led the Broncos with 24 points and 1 rebound in the game. Western Michigan is averaging 65.6 points per game and is giving up 77.9 points per game against, while also averaging 32.6 rebounds per game and 10.4 assists per game. Lamar Norman Jr. is averaging 19.9 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per game, while Markeese Hastings is averaging 9.1 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game for the Broncos. Western Michigan is shooting 42.8% on field goals, 70% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are 4-13 (3-3) this season and have won two games in a row. Central Michigan defeated Bowling Green by a score of 78-74 in their last game. Central Michigan shot 45.6% on field goals and made 10 three pointers in the win. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas with 21 points and 12 assists in the game. Central Michigan is averaging 65.1 points per game and is giving up 80.7 points per game against, while also averaging 31.6 rebounds per game and 11.6 assists per game. Jermaine Jackson Jr. (questionable) is averaging 11.4 points per game and 2.7 assists per game, while Kevin Miller is averaging 10.4 points per game and 3.9 assists per game for the Chippewas. Central Michigan is shooting 40.7% on field goals, 66.4% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers.
Western Michigan is 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games. The over is 8-1-1 in Western Michigan’s last 10 road games. Central Michigan is 5-11 ATS in their last 16 Thursday games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win. The under is 4-0 in Central Michigan’s last 4 home games. The favorite is 6-1 ATS in these two teams last 7 head to head meetings.
Both of these teams have really struggled this season, but Western Michigan has yet to win a conference game. Western Michigan is on an 11 game losing streak, while Central Michigan has won their last two games. Neither team plays much defense, so there should be a lot of points scored. I am taking the over.
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David’s Pick Over 144
AUTHOR: David Racey
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