Central Michigan Chippewas vs Valparaiso Beacons Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Central Michigan vs Valparaiso NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Valparaiso.

Central Michigan vs Valparaiso Prediction

Looking to win big? The Chippewas and Beacons face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Beacons are hosting the game at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Valparaiso is favored by -1 vs. Central Michigan.

Central Michigan vs. Valparaiso Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Michigan Chippewas at Valparaiso Beacons
Where: Valparaiso at Athletics-Recreation Center
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds VALP -1, CMICH -106 | VALP -116 O/U 145

Chippewas Preview: Will the Chippewas Win on the Road?

Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games

Central Michigan fell to 2-3 on the season after a 68-65 road loss to Minnesota on Monday. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, the Chippewas kept the game closer than expected.

The game’s total points of 133 went over the pre-game line of 128.5. Central Michigan trailed 34-31 at halftime and matched Minnesota’s 34 points in the second half.

Chippewas Offense Breakdown

Central Michigan's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they connected on 50% of their two-point shots, going 19 for 38.

Dawson Garcia led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range and shooting 66.7% overall. Lu'Cye Patterson added 19 points, knocking down 4 of 9 from deep, while Ugnius Jarusevicius was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts.

Chippewas Team Defense

Central Michigan's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Central Michigan's defense conceded 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%. Central Michigan gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Beacons Preview: Can Valparaiso Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games

Valparaiso fell to 3-4 on the season after a 66-60 loss to Drake on Thursday, December 5th. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs, the Beacons kept the game closer than expected.

After trailing 35-26 at halftime, Valparaiso outscored Drake 34-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 126 fell under the O/U line of 135.

Beacons Offense Breakdown

Valparaiso's offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 10 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting at a 37% rate, and were 12 of 18 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.

Bennett Stirtz led the way with 29 points, going 9 of 15 from the field and 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Tyler Schmidt added 20 points, shooting 7 of 9 overall and 3 of 5 from three-point range, while Isaiah Shaw hit 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 15 points on 5 of 7 shooting.

Beacons Team Defense

Valparaiso's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 41% from the field. They held the team to 47% shooting on two-pointers, with the opponents making 9 of 19 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, the opposing team hit 10 of 27 attempts, shooting 37%. Valparaiso also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12, shooting 66%. The Beacons limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.

Chippewas vs Beacons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Central Michigan has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 76 points per game while allowing 68. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-0.
In their last five games at home, the Beacons have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 63 points per game in these contests.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Chippewas have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
As the betting favorite, the Beacons have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.