Texas State vs Central Michigan Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The Texas State Bobcats are visiting the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday, February 8th at the McGuirk Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas State Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction. We will examine:

The Central Michigan Chippewas’ recent form and player performance

The Texas State Bobcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Central Michigan Chippewas

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Texas State Bobcats

Recent betting trends in games played between the Texas State Bobcats and Central Michigan Chippewas

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Texas State Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas game

Central Michigan Chippewas Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas have a 10-12 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the MAC. Central Michigan is coming off a 70-76 loss to Miami Ohio. The Chippewas are 9-9 against the spread, and 10-8 in over/under, while having a 6-4 home record.

Offensively, Central Michigan is averaging 74 points per game, which ranks 197th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.3 points per game (142nd). The Spartans shoot 45.7% from the field (127th) and 31.4% from beyond the arc (310th). The Chippewas shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line (232nd) and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game (105th).

Jakobi Heady leads Central Michigan in scoring with an average of 13.5 points and a team-high 6.6 rebounds, while Anthony Pritchard adds 12.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and a team-high 4.8 assists per game.

Texas State Bobcats Preview

The Texas State Bobcats have a 12-12 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the Sun Belt. Texas State is coming off a 64-75 loss to Old Dominion. The Bobcats are 10-12 against the spread, and 13-8-1 in over/under, while having a 3-8 road record.

Offensively, Texas State is averaging 76.1 points per game, which ranks 130th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.7 points per game (220th). The Bobcats shoot 46.7% from the field (99th) and 37.3% from beyond the arc (42nd). The Bobcats shoot 77.1% from the free-throw line (32nd) and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game (149th).

Tylan Pope leads Texas State in scoring with an average of 15.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Tyler Morgan adds 14.4 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Texas State has lost each of its last four games.
• Central Michigan has won 31 of its last 38 games against non-conference opponents at McGuirk Arena.
• Texas State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Texas State Bobcats will win

• Texas State has won each of its last four games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Central Michigan has lost each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
• Texas State has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Mid-American Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• Central Michigan ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.6%).
• Texas State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.4).

Texas State Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2012, Central Michigan won 92-80 at home, covering the spread. In this Texas State Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, Central Michigan is coming as a -1 home favorites. Both teams have similar records and the same number of defeats this season, and Central Michigan has been above average at home, while Texas State is struggling on the road. Texas State is better offensively and has better percentages both from the field and from beyond the arc, while Central Michigan is better defensively. The Bobcats have been struggling lately, coming off four consecutive losses, and failing to cover the spread in all four, and I don’t trust them on the road in this matchup. Take the Central Michigan Chippewas and lay the points at home.