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Central Michigan Chippewas Favored to Win Against Buffalo Bulls in MAC Matchup

The Central Michigan Chippewas (9-10, 3-4 MAC) are set to face the Buffalo Bulls (6-13, 1-6 MAC) on Tuesday at Alumni Arena. Central Michigan is coming off a strong 73-52 win against Western Michigan and has won three of their last four games. Meanwhile, Buffalo suffered a 90-77 loss to Eastern Michigan and has lost two straight and nine of their last 10 games. Both teams are healthy and ready to compete. Central Michigan is currently favored to win by 7.5 points. Stay tuned for more insights and predictions on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Chippewas -298 | Bulls +235
• Spread: Chippewas -7.5 (-110) | Bulls +7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 75%.

Central Michigan vs Buffalo Stats

Central Michigan Chippewas

Central Michigan Chippewas basketball team has an average of 73.6 points scored per game and allows an average of 69.8 points against them. Leading scorer Jakobi Heady averages 13.9 points per game on 42.0% shooting, followed by Anthony Pritchard with 12.8 points per game on 43.6% shooting. Pritchard also leads in assists with 4.5 per game, while Heady leads in rebounds with 6.7 per game. The team has three other players averaging double figures in scoring. Defensively, opponents shoot 42% overall and 31.3% from 3-point range. Central Michigan is ranked 27th in power rankings with a record of 9-10 this season. The team shoots 45.34% from the field and 71.77% from the free-throw line, ranking 157th and 185th respectively. On defense, they allow 42.73% from the field and 69.37% from the free-throw line, ranking 140th and 81st. They allow 31.83% from 3-point range and average 32.39 defensive rebounds per game. Overall, the Chippewas are ranked 216th in offense and 162nd in defense.

Buffalo Bulls Analysis

The Buffalo Bulls basketball team has struggled this season, scoring an average of 72.1 points per game while allowing an average of 82.0 points per game. They shoot 42.6% overall and 30.8% from three-point range, while their defense allows opponents to shoot 46.4% overall and 36.5% from beyond the arc. Ryan Sabol leads the team in scoring with 16.2 points per game, followed by Tyson Dunn with 12.4 points per game. Dunn also leads the team in assists with 5.7 per game, while Noah Batchelor leads in rebounds with 6.1 per game. Ben Michaels averages 1.1 blocked shots per game. The Bulls have a power ranking of 299 and are ranked 255th for offense and 352nd for defense. In their last three matchups against Central Michigan, Buffalo went 2-1. Offensively, they shoot 42.39% from the field, 67.87% from the free-throw line, and 30.27% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 46.05% shooting from the field and 70.57% from the free-throw line.

Central Michigan's Chippewas boast strong defense, while Buffalo's struggles raise concerns

Central Michigan's Chippewas demonstrate strong defensive capabilities, limiting opponents to an average of 69.8 points per game. They hold opposing teams to shooting percentages of 42.2% overall and 31.3% from beyond the arc, ranking 112th and 90th, respectively. In contrast, Buffalo's defense struggles, allowing an average of 82.0 points per game, placing them at 355th out of 364 teams. Opponents shoot at a rate of 46.4% overall and 36.5% from 3-point territory against Buffalo, ranking 325th and 330th, respectively. Buffalo's offensive performance falls short, with the Bulls averaging just 72.1 points per game on low shooting percentages of 42.6% overall and 30.0% from 3-point territory. This discrepancy between offensive and defensive performance may present challenges for Buffalo in upcoming games.

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