Central Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 21

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 21, 2023, 12:06 PM
  • Buffalo (12-15) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan (10-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Central Michigan Chippewas (10-17) visit Alumni Arena to take on the Buffalo Bulls (12-15) on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Buffalo.

Buffalo is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Central Michigan vs. Buffalo Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Central Michigan vs. Buffalo Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan+11.5 -110O 146.5 -110+450
Buffalo -11.5 -110U 146.5 -110-650

Central Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Buffalo will win this game with 72.5% confidence.

Central Michigan vs Buffalo Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Central Michigan and Buffalo, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 41 games (+13.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 22 away games (+11.10 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 41 games (+10.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 22 away games (+8.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has gone 12-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI).

  • 7-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.5 Units / -24.07% ROI
  • 8-17 when betting the Over for -10.7 Units / -38.91% ROI
  • 17-8 when betting the Under for +8.2 Units / 29.82% ROI

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has gone 13-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI).

  • 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -9.79% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has a TS% of 44% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (240 assists/ 335 TOs) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Central Michigan is shooting 42% (519/1,247) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Michigan has an eFG% of 47% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo has averaged 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (635 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Buffalo has averaged 79.0 points per game (1,738 points/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.8

Buffalo is shooting 46% (641/1,392) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Buffalo has averaged 15.2 assists per game (788 assists/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (510 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Central Michigan has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,194 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Central Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (132 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (3,886 points/3,019 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,393 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Buffalo has 185 steals this season — 2nd most among Mid-American Teams

Buffalo has averaged 8.4 steals per game (185 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Buffalo has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (578 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9


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