Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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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  • Ohio is a -4.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Ohio / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Ohio vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio-4.5 -105O 147.5 -110-190
Central Michigan +4.5 -115U 147.5 -110+155

Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

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

Ohio vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 57.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.98 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+16.10 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+11.90 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+11.71 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 27 games (+11.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.95 Units / 13% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.75 Units / -47.72% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.4 Units / -6.19% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 30.58% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -38.84% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.3 Units / 13.76% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

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 made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (616 assists/ 428 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Central Michigan had an eFG% of 47% last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 50%

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

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 7.5 steals per game (83 steals/11 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Ohio has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (87/207) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 34%

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

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

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (93/317) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Central Michigan has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (333 rebounds/12 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.3

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 allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (849 points/719 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26


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