Texas State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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.
(AP Photo/James Crisp)
  • Central Michigan is a -1.5 point favorite vs Texas State
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Texas State / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas State Bobcats visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant, MI, MI, USA.

Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Texas State vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Texas State vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas State+1.5 -120O 141.5 -110-110
Central Michigan -1.5 +100U 141.5 -110-110

Texas State vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas State will win this college basketball game with 79.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas State vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 33 games (+13.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Texas State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+8.71 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.25 Units / 9% ROI)

Texas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas State has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -13.58% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.1 Units / -17.57% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 17.36% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -26.03% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.5 Units / -11.22% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI

Texas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Texas State has made 5.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Texas State has made 5.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5

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 made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Central Michigan has 19.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Texas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (184/492) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Texas State averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (795 rebounds/34 games) last season — 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Texas State stole the ball 245 times last season — 4th most among Sunbelt Teams

Texas State has allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (1,745 points/1,366 shots) this season — tied for 36th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

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 167 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

Central Michigan has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (583 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1

Central Michigan has averaged 7.6 steals per game (167 steals/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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