Friday, March 3, 2017

University Arena

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The Central Michigan Chippewas head to University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos on Friday, March 3, 2017. The opening line for this game has Western Michigan as 8.5 point favorites.

The Chippewas come into this game with an overall record of 16-14 and a road record of 5-7. They are 11-14 against the spread and their over/under record is 18-8. The Broncos have an overall record of 14-15 and a home record of 11-2. They have an over/under record of 15-11 and they are 18-8 against the spread.

Marcus Keene comes into this contest averaging 29.4 points per game while playing 36.5 minutes per night so far this season for the Chippewas. He pulls down 4.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is currently at 82%. Braylon Rayson averages 20.7 points per game in 36.9 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.2 assists per contest and 4.5 rebounds per game for Central Michigan. His field goal percentage is 38% for the year while his free throw percentage is 84%.

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Thomas Wilder averages 19 points per game while playing 31.4 minutes per contest this year for the Broncos. He grabs 4.2 rebounds per game and has 3.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage currently is at 83%. Tucker Haymond averages 14.7 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.1 rebounds per contest and 2.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 76%.

Central Michigan averages 88.8 points per contest this season which ranks them 3rd in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 2.0 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team which has them ranked 277th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 158th in the country. They average 39.6 rebounds per game and 11.6 assists per game which ranks them 25th and 296th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 323rd with 11.2 per game. The Chippewas allow 86.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 349th in the nation. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 259th and 114th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 42.3 rebounds a game which ranks 348th and they give up 14.0 assists per contest which puts them in 240th place in the country. They force 12.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 128th in Division 1.

Western Michigan averages 75.9 points per game this year which ranks them 116th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 0.0 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 143rd spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 91st in the nation. They average 35.3 rebounds per game and 13.1 assists per contest which ranks them 205th and 215th respectively. In the turnover department the Broncos rank 243rd with 12.4 per game. The Broncos allow 75.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 265th in the country. They also allow a 48% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc ranking them 341st and 280th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 33.2 rebounds a game which ranks 80th and they give up 14.2 assists per contest which puts them in 258th place in the nation. The Broncos force 13.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 202nd in college basketball.

The Chippewas are 29th in the nation in offensive rating at 112.8. They assist on 40.7% of their shots, which ranks 350th in the country. In terms of pace they average 78 possessions per 40 minutes, which places them 3rd among D-1 teams. They are 144th in effective field goal percentage with 52%. As a team they are 84th in the country in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3 pointers on 52% of their shots. Central Michigan turns the ball over an average of 12.6 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 7.4% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage of 48.3% places them 278th in Division 1 while their offensive rebound percentage is 28.7%.

The Broncos are 119th in the nation in offensive rating at 107. They assist on 48.5% of their shots, which ranks 275th in the country. In terms of pace they average 70.6 possessions per 40 minutes, which places them 136th among D-1 teams. They are 200th in effective field goal percentage with 51%. As a team they are 188th in the country in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3 pointers on 29% of their shots. Western Michigan turns the ball over an average of 15.2 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 8.5% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage of 51.6% places them 115th in Division 1 while their offensive rebound percentage is 32%.

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Trends

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 11-14 against the spread

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 18-8 against the over/under

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends

The Western Michigan Broncos are 18-8 against the spread

The Western Michigan Broncos are 15-11 against the over/under

Central Michigan Chippewas Injuries

No key injuries to report

Western Michigan Broncos Injuries

12/12/16 G Joeviair Kennedy Legal problems dismissed from team
11/30/16 G Ryan Wade Knee out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Central Michigan +8.5

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