Eastern Illinois vs Central Michigan College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 11/15/21
Central Michigan Chippewas (0-2) vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers (0-2)
November 15, 2021 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Eastern Illinois Panthers PK / Central Michigan Chippewas PK; Over/Under: +145
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The Central Michigan Chippewas and Eastern Illinois Panthers meet Monday in college basketball action at the Lantz Arena. The Central Michigan Chippewas need a win to prevent an 0-3 start. The Eastern Illinois Panthers also require a win after losing their first two games.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 67 points on 39.5 percent shooting and allowing 88.5 points on 50 percent shooting. Jermaine Jackson Jr. is averaging 14.5 points and 1 rebound, while Miroslav Stafl is averaging 9.5 points and 3 rebounds. Aundre Polk is grabbing 2 rebounds and Kevin Miller is dishing 3 assists. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65.7 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26 rebounds per game.
The Eastern Illinois Panthers are averaging 50 points on 31.7 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 44.8 percent shooting. CJ Lane is averaging 9 points and 0.5 assists, while Rodolfo Rufino Bolis is averaging 7 points and 5.5 rebounds. Henry Abraham is dishing 0.5 assists and Jermaine Hamlin is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27 rebounds per game.
The Chippewas are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 Monday games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Panthers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games and 16-35 ATS in their last 51 games overall. The over is 5-0 in Chippewas last 5 overall. The over is 39-13 in Panthers last 52 home games.
I’m not running to the window to back either of these teams that are off to terrible starts. With that said, we’re getting a pick em spot and this where I usually lean in the direction of the home team. Eastern Illinois has also shown a little more promise on the defensive side through two games. Toss up contest, give me Eastern Illinois at home.
