- Matchup: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: McGuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Tuesday, the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-15) aim to secure a victory against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-11) at McGuirk Arena.
In their previous encounter, the Eastern Michigan Eagles narrowly fell to Kent State, ending the game 76-75. The Eagles registered 22 personal fouls compared to Kent State’s 19. From beyond the arc, they converted 8 out of 23 attempts, while Kent State excelled at the free-throw line with a 78.6% success rate (22 of 28). Kent State also dominated the boards with 41 rebounds (8 offensive, 33 defensive) and recorded no blocks. Eastern Michigan, on the other hand, allowed a field goal success of 39.7% (23 of 58) and managed 15 assists alongside 14 steals while forcing 17 turnovers. They tallied 33 rebounds, with 12 offensive, and achieved 88.2% from the free-throw line (15 of 17). Overall, Eastern Michigan had a field goal percentage of 35.1% (27 of 77) and hit 6 of their 24 attempts from three-point range.
Mohammad Habhab made a significant impact in the game, scoring 22 points with 7 out of 22 shooting. He played for 47 minutes and secured 11 rebounds, finishing with a 31.8% shooting rate and contributing 2 assists.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles hold a record of 9-11 this season, averaging 72.1 points per game (ranked 285th nationally) and shooting at 44.5% from the field. They have made 33.2% of their three-point attempts (124 of 373) and 72.3% from the foul line. This team averages 36.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 267 assists, placing them at 252nd in Division 1 in assists per game. They commit 11.6 turnovers and 17.7 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Eagles force 12.3 turnovers per game and commit 17.2 fouls. They permit a three-point shooting percentage of 32.7%, ranking 129th in points allowed per game (71.8). Their opponents have a field goal percentage of 43.7% (514 of 1,175), while the Eagles concede 35.6 rebounds per game and rank 113th in Division 1 for assists allowed (255).
In Central Michigan’s last outing, they were defeated 77-65 by Western Michigan. The Chippewas allowed 35 total rebounds (8 offensive) to Western Michigan. They managed to hit 31.6% from three-point range, converting 6 of 19 attempts, and shot 23 of 33 from the foul line (69.7%). Western Michigan shot 44.4% (24 of 54) for the game, while Central Michigan shot 36.2% (21 of 58) from the field and 17.4% from three (4 of 23). They successfully made 19 free throws at a rate of 73.1%. The Chippewas also forced Western Michigan into 10 turnovers while securing 4 steals and gathering 31 boards (20 defensive, 11 offensive).
Nathan Claerbaut was a key player for Central Michigan, scoring 17 points on 7 of 13 shooting and accumulating 5 rebounds in 27 minutes of play, along with 1 assist.
Currently, Central Michigan stands at 5-15 for the season. They are averaging 71.5 points per game, with a 44.7% shooting rate from the field (225th in the nation). They commit 18.1 fouls per game and convert 71.5% from the free-throw line. The Chippewas average 14.9 assists (ranked 139th) while recording 12.5 turnovers per game.
The Central Michigan defense permits a three-point shooting percentage of 34.4% (165 of 480), and their opponents make 68.6% of free throws. They allow an average of 16.4 assists and 37.1 rebounds per contest, ranking 337th and 311th nationally, respectively. Central Michigan ranks 311th in points allowed per game (79.2) and force 11.8 turnovers while permitting a field goal shooting rate of 46.5% (308th in Division 1).
Which team will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Central Michigan
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