Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan Wolverines 12/29/2022

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan Wolverines 12/29/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Central Michigan Chippewas will go against the Michigan Wolverines in NCAAB action in Crisler Center, MI, on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 7:00 PM ET.

The Chippewas will have the chance to make a statement against the rival Wolverines as they continue their quest for their first season-opening victory.

With a Big Ten opponent on the line, it will be difficult for CMU to overcome some of the bad habits it developed during its current losing run.

In its most recent defeat against Youngstown State, Central Michigan shot 52.0 percent from the field but was outrebounded 27-22 and had 16 mistakes. The Chips were behind 9 points at halftime and up to 18 points.

This year, the Chippewas averaged 69.5 points per game while shooting 42.9 percent of their field goals. They are making 71.1 percent of their free throws and shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc.

According to KenPom, CMU’s offensive efficiency rating, taking into account schedule, is rated 307th in Division 1. Kevin Miller, a sophomore guard, leads Central with 18.5 points per game and a 51.9 FG%.

On defense, CMU allows 70.8 points, and its opponents shoot 42.7 percent from the field, including 31.3 percent from long-range.

The modified defensive efficiency rating for Central Michigan is rated 263rd, while its assist-to-turnover ratio (0.83) is ranked 278th.

The total went UNDER in 4 of Central Michigan’s last 5 matches.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches.
The Chippewas are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 matches against the Michigan Wolverines.

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Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan Wolverines Predictions 12/29/2022

The Wolverines have a record of 7-4, but their defeats came at the hands of strong opponents including Arizona State, Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

UM won their first game in conference play, defeating Minnesota 90-75 on the road on December 8. It’s time for Michigan to demonstrate whether it’s a serious contender or a mediocre pretender in the one remaining non-conference game against Central Michigan.

In the defeat against UNC, Michigan trailed by 7 points at the half and was unable to catch up, shooting only 41.9 percent from the field and 9 of 23 (38.1 percent) from beyond the arc.

However, UM never trailed by more than ten points and had 10 fewer turnovers than the Tar Heels (12).

In addition to averaging 77.3 points per game this year, Michigan is also shooting 45.7 percent overall, including 36.0 percent from outside the arc.

In D-1, its modified offensive efficiency rating ranks 26th. Dickinson leads UM with 18.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.

By allowing 72.1 points on 43.4 percent shooting, including 34.2 percent from the three-point range, UM allows 72.1 points.

Its assist-to-turnover ratio (1.40) is 24th-best and its adjusted defensive efficiency rating (94th) is rated 94th. The Wolverines get 34.4 rebounds per game, while their rivals grab 34.2.

The total went OVER in 4 of Michigan’s previous 5 meetings.
The Michigan Wolverines are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches at home.
The Wolverines are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 matches at home with the Chippewas.

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Michigan Wolverines. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Central Michigan Chippewas. Although the Wolverines are favored by 21, the home team won’t win easily.

With a KenPom luck rating of 340, Central is among the unluckiest teams in the nation this season. The fast-paced Chippewas, who have over 71 possessions per game on average, won’t be deterred by their local rival either.

This match will remain closer than the spread because Michigan isn’t rebounding the ball like a top-tier Big Ten club, which will give CMU several opportunities for second chances.

The Wolverines could possibly be ignoring this game since they have a number of difficult games coming up, including a trip to East Lansing for a clash with rival Michigan State.

Miller, the standout for Central Michigan, missed the previous seven games due to an unexplained ailment but might play in this game.

If he does, the Wolverines could be in for a much tighter game than anticipated. Central Michigan will win to a predicted score of 84-62.

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