South Alabama vs. Central Michigan betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 13

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The South Alabama Jaguars (3-0) are favored (-6.5) to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at McArthur Center. The contest airs on YouTube. The point total in the matchup is 140.5.

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South Alabama Cover -6.5 vs Central Michigan -105

Bet $20, Payout $39.05

South Alabama vs. Central Michigan betting lines

  • South Alabama moneyline odds to win: -273
  • Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: +221
  • Spread: South Alabama (-6.5)
  • Total: 140.5

South Alabama statistics, trends and more

Last season stats

  • The Jaguars were 205th in the nation in points scored (72.9 per game) and 18th-best in points conceded (64.6) last year.
  • At 31.6 rebounds per game and 33.1 rebounds conceded, South Alabama was 194th and 294th in the nation, respectively, last year.
  • Last season the Jaguars were ranked 111th in college basketball in assists with 14.4 per game.

South Alabama betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-13-0 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 9-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 5-8-0 (As Favorite: 11-11-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-18-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-5 (Home: 11-4; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.3 (198th in nation) 38.5 (fourth) 31.6 (194th) 33.1 (294th) 14.4 (111th) 8.5 (fifth)

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Central Michigan statistics, trends and more

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Chippewas averaged 75.5 points per game (131st-ranked in college basketball) last season. They gave up 72.2 points per contest at the other end of the court (191st-ranked).
  • With 32.7 boards per game, Central Michigan was 142nd in the nation. It gave up 29.5 rebounds per contest, which ranked 70th in college basketball.
  • The Chippewas dished out 13.5 dimes per game, which ranked them 184th in the nation.

Central Michigan betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 3-4-0 (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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