Central Michigan Chippewas vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

Planning on watching today’s Chippewas and Golden Eagles game? Catch the action at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, as the Golden Eagles hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -27.5 at home against Central Michigan.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +27.5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.

WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
• Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +27.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for Central Michigan?

Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games

The Chippewas dropped a close one at home to Stony Brook, losing 73-72 on Thursday. Central Michigan, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Central Michigan led 36-30 at halftime but allowed Stony Brook to score 43 points in the second half while scoring 36 themselves. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.

Central Michigan put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They were strong inside, hitting 62.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes (7/24). Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, as they hit only 50% from the line (9/18).

Collin O’Connor led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/10 overall, while Jakobi Heady and CJ Luster II each contributed 15 points. Anthony Pritchard added 12 points and a team-high 6 assists, and Andre Snoddy and Joe Octave chipped in 11 points apiece, with Octave shooting just 4/14 from the field.

Central Michigan gave up 73 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Chippewas struggled to defend inside, as they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 22 of 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, Central Michigan held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 three-point attempts. The Chippewas also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 9 attempts.

Does Marquette Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Marquette opened their season with an 82-63 win over George Mason on Friday, November 8th. The Golden Eagles, who were -13.5 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 149.5.

Marquette trailed 37-36 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding George Mason to just 26.

Marquette put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.8%. They connected on 11 of 35 three-point attempts, hitting 31.4% from deep, while shooting 46.9% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, the Golden Eagles made 19 of 26, good for 73.1%.

David Joplin led the way with 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 of 11 from beyond the arc. Kam Jones added 24 points and 8 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three. Darius Maddox contributed 20 points, making 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 58.3% from the field.

Marquette’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (26/67). They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 11/35, or 31%. Marquette also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 19, shooting 73%. The Golden Eagles gave up 14 offensive rebounds.