Central Michigan at DePaul 3/20/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Central Michigan Chippewas are set to visit Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois for the 1st round of the CBI Tournament as they will face the DePaul Blue Demons. The Central Michigan Chippewas enter the tournament with a 23-11 record, and they will be looking to respond after losing in the MAC semifinal round to Buffalo, 85-81. Robert Montgomery led the way for the Chippewas with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Larry Austin Jr. had a solid all-around game for Central Michigan as he contributed 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

The DePaul Blue Demons enter the CBI Tournament with a 15-15 record, and they will be looking to rebound after losing in the 1st round of the Big East Tournament to the St. John’s Red Storm. Eli Cain led the way for the DePaul Blue Demons with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Jaylen Butz only recorded 2 points off the bench, but he was able to contribute 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the Blue Demons. Larry Austin Jr. is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Central Michigan Chippewas as the senior guard is averaging 17.4 PPG and 5.9 APG while also contributing 6.2 RPG and 2.2 steals per game. Kevin McKay is the leading rebounder for Keno Davis and company as the junior guard is averaging 7.6 RPG. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 45.4% from the field this season while connecting on 37.1% of their three-point attempts.

Max Strus is the leading scorer for the DePaul Blue Demons as the senior guard is averaging 18.8 PPG while also contributing 6 RPG. Paul Reed is the leading rebounder for Dave Leitao and company as the sophomore forward is averaging 8.1 RPG while contributing 11.1 PPG. Devin Gage is the leading assists guy for the Blue Demons as the sophomore guard is averaging 4.1 APG. The DePaul Blue Demons are shooting 46.7% from the field this season while connecting on 34.5% of their three-point attempts.