Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

Eastern Michigan coach Stan Heath watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-59.
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  • Central Michigan is a -2.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Central Michigan / Eastern Michigan TV channel: CBSSN

The Central Michigan Chippewas visit George Gervin GameAbove Center to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Ypsilanti, MI, MI, USA.

Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan-2.5 -110O 146.5 -110-150
Eastern Michigan +2.5 -110U 146.5 -110+125

Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 78.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+7.56 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+11.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+0.95 Units / 6% ROI)

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.5 Units / -7.3% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.55 Units / -18.75% ROI).

  • 12-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 4.68% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 13.13% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.6 Units / -22.22% 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 averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,127 points/1,880 shots) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Central Michigan made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

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

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan made 5.7 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Eastern Michigan had 14.6 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Eastern Michigan averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (438 free throw attempts/1,766 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Eastern Michigan had 14.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 7.4 steals per game (206 steals/28 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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

Central Michigan has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (726 rebounds/28 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/27 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,290 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Eastern Michigan averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (675 rebounds/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Eastern Michigan averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (675 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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