Central Michigan vs Arizona Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a Central Michigan vs Arizona Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, at Mohegan Sun Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Chippewas’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Michigan

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent betting trends in games played between Central Michigan and Arizona

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Chippewas and Wildcats. 

Central Michigan Has Struggled

Central Michigan has struggled to start the season, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Central Michigan scored 59 points while the defense gave up 83 pointts and that led to the defeat. Jakobi Heady had a strong game putting up 18 points but he was the only real bright spot. Central Michigan on the season is averaging 77.3 points while their defense is giving up 71.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 145th in the league while the defense is ranked 196th. 

Arizona Offense needs to be Strong

Arizona knows to find success in this game; they need to get the offense out to a fast start to really try to put the pressure on. Arizona in the last game faced off against Samford and they scored 96 points on the way to the 32 point victory. Guard Caleb Love had another strong game putting up 23 points, five rebounds, and four assist. Arizona on the season is averaging 84.7 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 159th. Caleb Love is averaging 14.3 points while shooting 38 percent from the field. 

Central Michigan vs Arizona Prediction

Arizona and Central Michigan are both going to have no issue running up the score and this game is going to be a shootout. Arizona is averaging 84.7 points and they are going to put up a huge number again. Central Michigan is also going to have no issue running up the score here, and that will end up being the difference here. Both teams are going to go over the 80 points. Back the over.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over