Buffalo vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 25

Central Michigan head coach Tony Barbee directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.
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  • Central Michigan is a -14.5 point favorite vs Buffalo
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Buffalo / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Buffalo Bulls visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant, MI, MI, USA.

Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Buffalo vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Buffalo+14.5 -110O 150.5 -105+775
Central Michigan -14.5 -110U 150.5 -115-1400

Buffalo vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Buffalo vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Buffalo will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 15 away games (+6.65 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+11.46 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 10-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.4 Units / -19.67% ROI).

  • 6-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.8 Units / -22.14% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.7% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 14-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI).

  • 8-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.5 Units / -12.18% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI

Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo has averaged 14.7 turnovers per game (383 turnovers/26 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Buffalo averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (430 turnovers/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan had a TS% of 44% last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%

Central Michigan averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,127 points/1,880 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Central Michigan shot 42% (790/1,880) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan had an eFG% of 47% last season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Buffalo has allowed 81.1 points per game (2,109 points/26 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.1

Buffalo averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (695 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Buffalo has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (670 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 7.4 steals per game (192 steals/26 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Central Michigan averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (781 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Central Michigan has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (670 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Central Michigan allowed opponents to shoot 41% (784/1,916) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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