Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The Central Michigan Chippewas will be on the road Thursday night with a game inside the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, and we have you ready to roll with our Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan prediction. Central Michigan has been inconsistent thus far this season, entering this matchup with eight wins and 17 losses. Eastern Michigan stays home Tuesday night, eight games below .500 after 26 games. Despite the season’s struggles, Central Michigan comes into Tuesday playing well of late, having won three of the last five, following a 42-point home victory over Northern Illinois.  Read more about this Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!

Central Michigan tries to keep it rolling

The Central Michigan offense is averaging 74 points on 47% shooting for the season. Defensively, the Chippewas are allowing 77.3 points per game this season, but have held opponents to an average of 56.6 points over their last three wins. Offensively, Central Michigan was phenomenal in its last outing, scoring 88 points, including 51 in the first half, on 63% shooting and 64% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Central Michigan controlled the game, giving up only 46 points on 27% shooting. The Chippewas won the rebounding battle by 6 and forced 17 turnovers in the win. Jaxson Whitaker led the way for the Central Michigan offense with 19 points on nine shots.

 Nathan Claerbaut leads the Central Michigan offense this season, averaging 12.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Tamario Adley averages 11.8 points, and Logan McIntire is third on the team, averaging 10.6 points. Phat Phat Brooks averages 10.3 points to go along with the team-leading 3.7 assists. Rodney Johnson Jr. averages 8.9 points per game this season for Central Michigan, but he has played just 9 times.

Key Injury Report for Central Michigan:

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Eastern Michigan tries to end the losing

Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 71.2 points on 45% shooting, the floor of the season. Defensively, Eastern Michigan is allowing 73.4 points per game this year, but they've given up an average of 74.4 points per game over their last five losses. Offensively, Eastern Michigan was below average in its last outing, scoring 62 points on 41% shooting, including 43% from the arc. The Eagles lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 8 times. In the loss. Addison Patterson did everything for Western Michigan in their last outing, leading the team with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and four assists on 21 shots.

Mohammad Habnab leads the Eastern Michigan offense this season with 14.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. Addison Patterson is second on the team with 14.1 points. Carlos Hart is third on the team, averaging 13.1 points per game. Jon Sanders II is fourth on the team this season, averaging 6.6 points in just over 18 minutes per game.

Key Injury Report for Eastern Michigan:

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Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Pick

• Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Spread Pick

Both teams have struggled immensely thus far this season, but Central Michigan has played better basketball as of late. Look for Central Michigan to control this game against a lackluster, struggling Eastern Michigan team. Take the Chippewas Tuesday night to do the job, as they get the win and cover on the road to extend the Eastern Michigan losing streak. Take Central Michigan to get their 9th win of the season and 5th in conference play.

• Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Over/Under Pick

Neither team has a terribly potent offense, and each has struggled on that end of the floor as of late. Look for both teams to continue struggling on offense Tuesday night, as each desperately seeks a victory. Central Michigan will make the plays throughout the game to control the outcome down the stretch, leading to the victory, but points will be at a premium Tuesday night. Take the under on Tuesday night as the Central Michigan Chippewas visit the Eastern Michigan Eagles.