Central Michigan vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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 is a -5.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Central Michigan / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Michigan Chippewas visit Convocation Center Ohio to take on the Ohio Bobcats on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Athens, OH, USA.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan+5.5 -105O 152.5 -115+200
Ohio -5.5 -115U 152.5 -105-250

Central Michigan vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 74.2% 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 Central Michigan will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+9.01 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+8.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.83 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 7-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.5 Units / -13.02% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 10-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.35 Units / -20.3% ROI).

  • 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.9 Units / -5.82% ROI
  • 16-7 when betting the Over for +8.3 Units / 31.44% ROI
  • 7-16 when betting the Under for -10.6 Units / -40.15% ROI

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 averaged 66.5 points per game (2,127 points/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Central Michigan had a TS% of 44% last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (446 assists/ 300 TOs) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Ohio is shooting 35% from three (209/592) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 7.5 steals per game (188 steals/25 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Central Michigan has 188 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

Central Michigan has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,423 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4

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

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ohio has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (611 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Ohio averaged 6.9 steals per game (222 steals/32 games) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Ohio stole the ball 222 times last season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams


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