Central Michigan vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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Ohio head coach Jeff Boals watches his team play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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  • Ohio (4-11) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Central Michigan / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Michigan Chippewas (7-8) visit Convocation Center to take on the Ohio Bobcats (4-11) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Athens, OH.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Central Michigan vs. Ohio Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan+10.5 -110O 145.5 -110+450
Ohio -10.5 -110U 145.5 -110-650

Central Michigan vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 84.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Central Michigan vs Ohio Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 away games (+11.75 Units / 98% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+4.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.75 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 16 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.75 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / -100% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 4-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.95 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -100% ROI

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (523 assists/ 681 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Central Michigan has averaged 66.3 points per game (3,115 points/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.8

Central Michigan has 15.4 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.9

Central Michigan is shooting 51% from inside the arc (538/1,060) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 53%

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (224 assists/ 152 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (152 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (224 assists/ 152 TOs) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (640 assists/ 516 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.57 points per shot (380 points/242 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.29

Central Michigan has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (348 rebounds/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Central Michigan has averaged 6.6 steals per game (106 steals/16 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 56% (135/242) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has 104 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.5 steals per game (104 steals/16 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (325 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Ohio has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (117/353) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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