At McGuirk Arena on Tuesday (at 7:00 PM ET), the Central Michigan Chippewas (11-9, 6-2 MAC) take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-13, 0-7 MAC). Players to watch include the Chippewas’ Brian Taylor. The Chippewas face the Huskies in a game that Central Michigan is currently a moderate favorite by 4 points. The point total for the game is 144.
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | -4 | 144 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Central Michigan (-4) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (144) |
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Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Stat Rankings
| Central Michigan Avg. (Rank) | Northern Illinois Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 66.8 (330th) | Points Scored | 76.7 (116th) |
| 71.3 (166th) | Points Allowed | 80.2 (347th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 8.4 (195th) | Off. Rebounds | 8.1 (216th) |
| 6.2 (303rd) | 3pt Made | 7.8 (152nd) |
| 11.9 (283rd) | Assists | 10.7 (337th) |
| 11.7 (206th) | Turnovers | 12.3 (254th) |
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Betting Trends
- The Chippewas’ record against the spread is 10-9-0.
- Central Michigan has covered every time (2-0) as a 4-point favorite or greater this year.
- The Chippewas have seen six of their 19 games go over the point total.
- Five times so far this season, Central Michigan and its opponent have combined to score more than 144 points.
- The over/under in this game is 144 points, 5.9 higher than the average total in Chippewas games this season.
- Against the spread, Northern Illinois is 5-11-0 this season.
- The Huskies have two wins ATS (2-8) as a 4-point underdog or more this year.
- There have been six Central Michigan’s games (out of 19) that went over the total this year.
- There have been 13 Huskies games this year with more than 144 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Northern Illinois’ games this year (144) is 12.9 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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Central Michigan Impact Players
- Taylor paces the Chippewas at 7.3 rebounds per game, while also posting 1.7 assists and 12.2 points.
- Derrick Butler puts up 9.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Markus Harding puts up 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.2 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Aiden Rubio is putting up 7.1 points, 0.8 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game.
Northern Illinois Impact Players
- Xavier Amos tops the Huskies in rebounding (5.4 per game), and averages 12.8 points and 1.2 assists. He also puts up 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
- The Huskies get 15.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Zarique Nutter.
- Philmon Gebrewhit is averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest, making 36.8% of his shots from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 treys per contest.
- Yanic Konan Niederhauser gets the Huskies 6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. He also posts 0.2 steals and 2.1 blocked shots.
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