Central Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Central Michigan Chippewas and Buffalo Bulls meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Alumni Arena. Here’s a Central Michigan vs. Buffalo prediction. This article will include a Central Michigan vs. Buffalo pick.

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to Kent State, beat Western Michigan, and play Akron next. Central Michigan has split its last 8 games.

The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 73.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Nathan Claerbaut is averaging 12.3 points and 1.5 assists, while Tamario Adley is averaging 12.6 points and 4.6 rebounds. Logan McIntire is the third double-digit scorer, and Phat Phat Brooks is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.

Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview

The Buffalo Bulls beat UMass and lost to Akron, and they play Eastern Michigan next. Buffalo has lost 10 of its last 13 games.

The Buffalo Bulls are averaging 78.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Daniel Freitag is averaging 19.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Ryan Sabol is averaging 18.3 points and 3.2 rebounds. Angelo Brizzi is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Oboh is dishing 0.3 assists. The Buffalo Bulls are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Buffalo Bulls are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.

Why the Buffalo Bulls will win

• Buffalo has won each of its last seven games against Central Michigan at Alumni Arena.
• Central Michigan has lost each of its last seven road games against conference opponents.

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Buffalo has lost each of its last six games at Alumni Arena.
• Central Michigan has won each of its last three away games against conference opponents.
• Buffalo has lost the first half in 16 of its last 19 home games against the Mid-American Conference.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of Buffalo’s last seven Saturday games against the Mid-American Conference has produced a total of 157+ points.
• Four of Central Michigan’s last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Buffalo ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (55.8%).
• Buffalo ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (9.7).

Central Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction

Central Michigan has quietly covered 7 of its last 10 games and is worth a look. Buffalo has some ugly losses lately, which include losing to Northern Illinois as a near double-digit favorite. However, Central Michigan has yet to win on the road this season and at some point you have to show me something. This line isn’t steep enough to get cute with. Buffalo is the better team at home and needs to take advantage of games like this to move up in the MAC Tournament seeding. The line is reasonable. Give me Buffalo.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Buffalo -5.5