Missouri vs Central Michigan College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 11/9/21
Central Michigan Chippewas (0-0) vs. Missouri Tigers (0-0)
November 9, 2021 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri Tigers -17 / Central Michigan Chippewas +17; Over/Under: +145
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The Central Michigan Chippewas and Missouri Tigers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Mizzou Arena. The Central Michigan Chippewas won 7 games last year and make the coaching debut under Tony Barbee. The Missouri Tigers won 16 games last year and enter the fifth season under coach Cuonzo Martin.
The Central Michigan Chippewas lost their top-four scorers from last season, including an absolute stud in Travon Broadway. Needless to say, Central Michigan is going to look a lot different this year and there could be a lot of growing pains early with so many new faces and a new head coach. Aundre Polk returns after averaging 8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Ralph Bissainthe averaged 7.7 points and 0.9 assists. Caleb Hodgson averaged 5.8 minutes per game last season, and Dylan Jergens played in 7 games last year.
The Missouri Tigers return three players from last season who saw playing time, so they’re also a team that’s going to adjust on the fly. Missouri says goodbye to its top-four scorers from last season. The good news is that Anton Brookshire was a 4-star recruit according to ESPN, so he’ll provide an immediate boost at the guard position. Kobe Brown returns after averaging 8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Javon Pickett averaged 6.2 points and 0.8 assists. Jordan Wilmore returns after playing in five games last season.
The Chippewas are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 Tuesday games. The Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The over is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 overall. The over is 10-4-2 in Tigers last 16 overall.
The Missouri Tigers have a new roster for the most part, but this line being what it is tells you what oddsmakers think of Central Michigan. The Central Michigan Chippewas lost their top-four scorers from last season and have a new head coach. Missouri has question marks, but the talent is here. Thick line and there may be better options out there, but I’ll side with the Tigers anyway.
