Central Michigan Chippewas vs Wisconsin Badgers Picks and Predictions for Monday, December 22
Central Michigan travels to Madison to face the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday. The Chippewas are 4–8 after a 74–73 road loss at Northern Illinois. Wisconsin is 7–4 following a 76–66 overtime home loss to Villanova. Build your bankroll with our college basketball picks.
Central Michigan vs Wisconsin Game Information
- Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, December 22
- Where: Kohl Center, Madison, WI
- TV: BTN
Central Michigan Chippewas Outlook
Central Michigan’s offense is led by Nathan Claerbaut, who scores 12.9 points per game and pulls down team-high rebounds at 7.1 per contest. Tamario Adley distributes the ball for the Chippewas and leads the team in assists, giving CMU its ball movement and scoring when Claerbaut is doubled. In addition to those two, Phat Phat Brooks provides scoring off the bench and gives Central Michigan another shooter when the offense needs spacing.
Defensively, Claerbaut also leads the team in blocked shots, and CMU tries to disrupt inside scoring and force opponents into contested perimeter shots. Phat Phat Brooks leads the team in steals, adding pressure to ball handlers and giving the Chippewas opportunities in transition, though consistency has been a challenge for the defense thus far.
Key Team Stats Per Game
Central Michigan
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- Points For: 73.5
- Points Against: 77.1
- Field Goal %: 45%
- Rebounds: 35.5
- Assists: 16.4
- Blocks: 4.4
- Steals: 5.9
- Turnovers: 13.0
Wisconsin Badgers Outlook
Wisconsin’s scoring comes through guard play, with Nick Boyd leading the way at 20.1 points per game, and he also handles the majority of playmaking duties, pacing the Badgers in assists, averaging 4.2 per game. Nolan Winter is Wisconsin’s top rebounder, hauling in 9.5 boards per contest and providing interior scoring and second-chance opportunities.
On defense, John Blackwell leads the team in steals, forcing turnovers and turning them into easy offense. Winter also protects the rim and leads Wisconsin in blocked shots, allowing the Badgers to challenge shots inside and limit second opportunities. Wisconsin’s ability to defend the paint and secure rebounds often keeps opposing offenses from getting long scoring runs.
Key Team Stats Per Game
Wisconsin
- Points For: 83.4
- Points Against: 75.5
- Field Goal %: 44%
- Rebounds: 37.8
- Assists: 15.8
- Blocks: 3.5
- Steals: 7.1
- Turnovers: 10.9
Central Michigan vs Wisconsin Prediction
Central Michigan will rely on Claerbaut and Adley to create offense and keep possessions alive, but Wisconsin’s balance of scoring and rebounding at home gives the Badgers the edge. Wisconsin will control the glass and limit easy looks for Central Michigan and the Badgers will pull away in the second half. Final Score Prediction: Wisconsin Badgers win and cover ATS, 83–62. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on Wisconsin. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Central Michigan with the Kickr promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Wisconsin vs Central Michgian you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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