The Central Michigan Chippewas (6-6, 0-0 MAC) are 4.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a three-game home winning streak when they take on the Ohio Bobcats (6-6, 0-0 MAC) on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at McGuirk Arena. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 148.5 points.
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Ohio Cover -4.5 vs Central Michigan -110
Ohio vs. Central Michigan betting lines
- Ohio moneyline odds to win: -197
- Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: +163
- Spread: Ohio (-4.5)
- Total: 148.5
Ohio statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Ohio has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered two times in four opportunities at home, and it has covered zero times in four opportunities in road games.
- The Bobcats have exceeded the total in a lower percentage of games at home (50%) than road tilts (75%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Ohio has won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to road games (.000).
Last season stats
- The Bobcats were 77th in the country in points scored (77.3 per game) and 112th in points conceded (70.0) last year.
- Ohio grabbed 31.5 rebounds per game and gave up 32.8 boards last season, ranking 212th and 258th, respectively, in the nation.
- Last season the Bobcats were ranked 112th in the country in assists with 14.1 per game.
Ohio betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-8-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 0-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-4-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-3 (Home: 4-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (104th in nation) | 45.9 (303rd) | 29.3 (327th) | 31.3 (201st) | 15.2 (108th) | 11.4 (171st) |
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Central Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Central Michigan has had better results away (4-2-0) than at home (1-1-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Chippewas’ games have finished above the over/under at home (100%, two of two) than away (66.7%, four of six).
Last season stats
- The Chippewas were 328th in the nation last season with 66.5 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 115th with 70.1 points allowed per contest.
- Last year Central Michigan grabbed 32.7 rebounds per game (136th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 34.5 rebounds per contest (319th-ranked).
- The Chippewas ranked 307th in the country with 11.4 assists per contest.
Central Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-3-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (126th in nation) | 41.3 (89th) | 33.6 (150th) | 30.5 (149th) | 15.0 (119th) | 13.7 (332nd) |
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