Central Michigan vs Arizona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Arizona is a -27.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Central Michigan / Arizona TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Michigan Chippewas visit McKale Memorial Center to take on the Arizona Wildcats on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Tucson, AZ.

Arizona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -27.5 (-115).

The Central Michigan vs. Arizona Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan+27.5 -105O 152.5 -110+3300
Arizona -27.5 -115U 152.5 -110-10000

Central Michigan vs Arizona Prediction for Today:

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

Central Michigan vs Arizona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Arizona will cover the spread with 66.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+15.75 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+11.41 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+11.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+6.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Arizona have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.25 Units / 12% ROI)

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 2-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.3 Units / 27.22% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arizona has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -42.53% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.9 Units / -7.28% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.48% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.55 Units / -23.29% ROI

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Central Michigan has averaged 15.5 assists per game (155 assists/10 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.7

Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona has averaged 18.0 assists per game (773 assists/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Arizona averaged 18.5 assists per game (611 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Arizona averaged 85.7 points per game (2,829 points/33 games) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Arizona has averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (150 rebounds/10 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,062 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

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

Central Michigan has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (281 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (974 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Arizona has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,256 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Arizona averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (974 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arizona has averaged 9.4 steals per game (122 steals/13 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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