The Central Michigan Chippewas (5-1) take on the Jackson State Tigers (2-5) at McGuirk Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017.
Jackson State Tigers at Central Michigan Chippewas ATS Prediction
The Tigers are trying to rebound after their 65-52 loss to the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in their last contest. One of Louisiana-Monroe’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 6-8 (75.0 percent). Paris Collins was Jackson State’s leading scorer with 11 points on 3-for-10 shooting.
In the Chippewas’ last game, they edged the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 75-72. The Chippewas had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.370 (above their season average of 0.248) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.533). With 14 points, Central Michigan’s Luke Meyer had a solid game.
It will be a battle of contrasting tempos as the fast-paced Chippewas will look to push the more methodical Tigers. Dating back to last season, the Chippewas rank seventh in possessions per game while the Tigers are 332nd. Additionally, the Tigers have been among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 35th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 percent). The Chippewas, meanwhile, rank 285th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
Jackson State Tigers vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Jackson State ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Central Michigan ranks 309th (25.9).
The Tigers rank 131st in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Chippewas rank 320th (41.0).
Jackson State ranks 88th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Central Michigan ranks 248th (14.5).
The Tigers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Chippewas rank 83rd (5.7).
Central Michigan ranks 177th in blocks per game (3.0) while Jackson State ranks 229th (2.6).
