Claerbaut leads Central Michigan against Northern Kentucky after 20-point showing

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Northern Kentucky Norse (2-2) at Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2)

Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chippewas -5.5; over/under is 145.5

BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan takes on Northern Kentucky after Nathan Claerbaut scored 20 points in Central Michigan's 82-59 victory against the Coppin State Eagles.

Central Michigan finished 14-17 overall with an 8-6 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Chippewas averaged 7.4 steals, 2.9 blocks and 11.7 turnovers per game last season.

Northern Kentucky went 17-16 overall last season while going 5-10 on the road. The Norse shot 43.8% from the field and 33.2% from 3-point range last season.

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