Joplin leads No. 18 Marquette against Central Michigan after 27-point performance

Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) at Marquette Golden Eagles (2-0)

Milwaukee; Monday, 9 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -27.5; over/under is 148.5

BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Marquette hosts Central Michigan after David Joplin scored 27 points in Marquette's 82-63 win against the George Mason Patriots.

Marquette finished 27-10 overall with a 14-2 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Golden Eagles shot 47.8% from the field and 35.2% from 3-point range last season.

Central Michigan went 18-14 overall with a 7-9 record on the road last season. The Chippewas averaged 66.5 points per game while allowing opponents to score 70.1 last season.

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