Central Michigan vs Cal State-Northridge 11/23/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Cal State-Northridge Matadors (1-3) vs. Central Michigan Chippewas (1-3)
November 23, 2022 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5 / Cal State-Northridge Matadors +1.5; Over/Under: +142.5
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The CSU Northridge Matadors and Central Michigan Chippewas meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the JSerra Pavillion. The CSU Northridge Matadors look to rebound from a 1-3 start. The Central Michigan Chippewas look for their second win.
The CSU Northridge Matadors are averaging 70.3 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 65 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Dionte Bostick is averaging 17.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Atin Wright is averaging 12.5 points and 1.3 assists. De’Sean Allen-Eikens is grabbing 4.3 rebounds and Onyi Eyisi is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The CSU Northridge Matadors are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The CSU Northridge Matadors are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 69 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Kevin Miller is averaging 18.7 points and 5 assists, while Jesse Zarzuela is averaging 13.5 points and 2 rebounds. Markus Harding is the third double-digit scorer and Brain Taylor is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
The Matadors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Chippewas are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The under is 5-2 in Matadors last 7 overall. The under is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 overall.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are probably the more talented team here, but they’re not off to a great start offensively, and it makes them hard to trust in the favorite role. The Cal State-Northridge Matadors aren’t playing well either, but their defense gives them a fighting chance here. Two struggling teams. Give me the free bucket.
