Central Michigan Chippewas Poised for Upset Victory as Double-Digit Road Underdogs against Struggling Ohio Bobcats

Game outlook

The upcoming basketball game between Central Michigan University (CMU) and Ohio will be held at the Convocation Center on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. CMU enters the game with a record of 8-8, having beaten Kent State 77-62 in their last game. They currently have a 3-1 record in MAC competition. Ohio, on the other hand, has a record of 7-9 and lost 81-79 to Western Michigan in their most recent game. They are 1-3 in conference play this season. In their previous meetings, Ohio defeated CMU in both games and holds a 52-32 lead in the all-time series. Despite this, Ohio is considered the betting favorite, with an opening line of -10.5 which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Chippewas +420 | Bobcats -580

Spread: Chippewas +10.5 (-110) | Bobcats -10.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio will win straight-up is 85%.

Central Michigan Chippewas

Central Michigan's basketball team has struggled this season, ranking low in several statistical categories. Offensively, they average 67.3 points per game, shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 33.0 percent from three-point range. Their free throw shooting percentage is 66.4 percent. They average 29.4 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, with 12.9 turnovers. Defensively, they surrender an average of 73.8 points per game, with opponents shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range. They allow an average of 32.4 rebounds per game. Central Michigan ranks 295th nationally according to KenPom rankings, with low rankings in offensive and defensive efficiency. On the other hand, according to another power ranking, Central Michigan is ranked 141, with rankings of 328 in offense and 263 in defense. They have a season record of 8-8 and have covered the spread in 7 out of 8 games against the spread. Offensively, they average 66.67 points per game and shoot 43.09 percent from the field and 65.82 percent from the free throw line. They make 32.54 percent of their three-point attempts. They average 32.33 rebounds per game, 11.53 offensive assists, and 13.47 turnovers. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 46.20 percent from the field and 78.10 percent from the free throw line. They allow 32.85 percent of three-point attempts and average 35.60 defensive rebounds. They also average 14.87 defensive assists and 13.33 turnovers per game. 📽️ Cinematic highlight melt from Saturday's 15-point win over Kent State! Next home game: Friday vs. Toledo, 7 p.m. on national TV ( @cbssports )!!!! #FireUpChips 🔥⬆️🏀 pic.twitter.com/xiNx7H2aaU