Central Michigan vs. Appalachian State betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 3

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The Appalachian State Mountaineers (0-0) are just 1.5-point underdogs against the Central Michigan Chippewas (0-0) at McGuirk Arena on Monday, November 3, 2025. The game tips at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 142.5.

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Central Michigan Cover -1.5 vs Appalachian State -102

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Central Michigan vs. Appalachian State betting lines

  • Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: -116
  • Appalachian State moneyline odds to win: -104
  • Spread: Central Michigan (-1.5)
  • Total: 142.5

Central Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Central Michigan covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. Central Michigan covered seven times in 12 opportunities when playing at home, and it covered seven times in 15 opportunities on the road.
  • The Chippewas eclipsed the total in nine of 12 home games (75%) last season, compared to eight of 15 road games (53.3%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, Central Michigan picked up the win in six of 10 games when playing at home, good for a .600 winning percentage. Central Michigan won three of six games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • Last season, the Chippewas were 131st in the nation on offense (75.5 points scored per game) and 191st defensively (72.2 points allowed).
  • On the boards, Central Michigan was 142nd in the country in rebounds (32.7 per game) last year. It was 70th in rebounds conceded (29.5 per game).
  • The Chippewas were 184th in the country in assists (13.5 per game) last season.

Central Michigan betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 6-9-0 (As Favorite: 6-9-0; As Underdog: 8-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-11-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 8-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-7 (Home: 6-4; Away: 3-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.2 (93rd in nation) 43.5 (156th) 32.7 (142nd) 29.5 (70th) 13.5 (184th) 11.7 (241st)

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Appalachian State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last year, Appalachian State was 4-8-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). Away, it was 5-8-0 ATS (.385).
  • Looking at the over/under, Mountaineers games finished over six of 12 times at home (50%) last season, and three of 13 away (23.1%).
  • The Mountaineers’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs was .000 (0-1) last season, and away it was .286 (2-5).

Last season stats

  • The Mountaineers scored 67.8 points per game last season (324th-ranked in college basketball), but they really played well on defense, surrendering just 63.5 points per contest (12th-best).
  • Appalachian State averaged 33.3 rebounds per game (96th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 32.3 rebounds per contest (257th-ranked).
  • Last season the Mountaineers ranked 260th in college basketball in assists, averaging 12.5 per game.

Appalachian State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 11-17-1 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 5-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 5-5-1 (As Favorite: 6-12-0; As Underdog: 5-5-1)
  • O-U-P: 9-20-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 3-10-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-7 (Home: 8-3; Away: 3-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.7 (235th in nation) 39.1 (eighth) 33.3 (96th) 32.3 (257th) 12.5 (260th) 10.3 (98th)
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