Valparaiso Beacons vs Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beacons and Chippewas. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Chippewas at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and the Chippewas are the home favorites against the Beacons in a non-conference matchup.

VALPARAISO BEACONS VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas -3.5

This game will be played at McGuirk Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Chippewas.
• Not only will Central Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Can the Beacons Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Valparaiso comes into their game against Central Michigan with a 4-4 overall record. In their last five road games, which includes games from last year, Valparaiso has gone 0-5. Valparaiso’s ATS performance shows a 5-2 record leading into today’s game. In the team’s previous five games, they have gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

Valparaiso comes in with an over/under record of 2-5-0 through eight games, with their games averaging a combined 136.9 points per game so far. Looking at the Beacons’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 141 points per game.

In their previous game, the Beacons’ offense finished with 68 points, which is right in line with their current average of 70.1 points per contest. The top scorer for the Beacons was Isaiah Stafford with 21 points, while Cooper Schwieger also added 18 to the scoreboard.

Currently, the Beacons’ defense holds the 116th rank in the nation, allowing 69.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Belmont, the Bruins finished with a field goal percentage of 51% and a total of 77 points vs. Valparaiso.

Can the Chippewas Live Up to the Hype at Home?

In today’s game against Valparaiso, Central Michigan, who has a record of 2-5, will be taking the floor. This season, the Chippewas have a road record of 2-4 and a home record of 0-1. Central Michigan’s ATS record leading into today’s game is 2-5, while their record vs. the spread in the last five games is 2-3.

Up to this point, games involving Central Michigan have had an average of 140.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141 points. Their over/under record is 4-3-0. The Chippewas’ last five games have finished with a combined 139 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

In their recent game, the Chippewas’ offense concluded with 61 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 64.3 points per contest. Jemal Davis was the leading scorer for the Chippewas, putting up 15 points. In addition, Brian Taylor contributed 12 points.

The Chippewas’ defense is presently ranked 199th nationally, allowing an average of 76.4 points per contest. Central Michigan’s three-point defense is currently 98th in the country at 7.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 47.9% of their shots vs. Central Michigan.