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

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  • Ohio (15-11) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan (10-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN3

The Ohio Bobcats (15-11) visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (10-16) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Ohio vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio-9.5 -105O 142.5 -110-450
Central Michigan +9.5 -115U 142.5 -110+340

Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Ohio will win this game with 63.4% confidence.

Ohio vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio and Central Michigan, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+6.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games (+12.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.55 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 40 games (+4.30 Units / 10% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has gone 13-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.85 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / 0.63% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Over for +6.15 Units / 22.4% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.6 Units / -31.22% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has gone 12-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -21.15% ROI
  • 8-16 when betting the Over for -9.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 16-8 when betting the Under for +7.2 Units / 27.27% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has a 26% free throw rate (363 free throw attempts/1,376 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ohio has averaged 77.9 points per game (1,714 points/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.8

Ohio is shooting 36% from three (192/527) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio has 16.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has a TS% of 44% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Michigan is shooting 41% (1,213/2,943) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan is shooting 42% (519/1,247) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Michigan is shooting 48% from inside the arc (594/1,224) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 6.3 steals per game (138 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ohio has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (537 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ohio has 401 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 7.0 steals per game (401 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,194 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Central Michigan has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (510 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Central Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (132 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (3,886 points/3,019 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23


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