Central Michigan vs Marquette Prediction 11/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Central Michigan Chippewas will meet on Saturday afternoon in a regular season contest at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles have split their first six games of the 2025 season, entering Saturday’s contest with a 3-3 record. Marquette posted convincing wins over Albany, Southern, and Little Rock, but dropped matchups against Indiana, Maryland, and Dayton. Their most recent outing was a 77-71 overtime loss to Dayton, despite forcing 25 turnovers and holding a 9-point lead midway through the second half.

The Golden Eagles are averaging 83.1 points per game on 42.7 percent shooting from the field. Defensively, the Marquette Golden Eagles are allowing 75 points per game on 43.3 percent shooting from the field and 34.6 percent from three-point range. Senior guard Chase Ross has been the team’s best most consistent performer, averaging 19.8 points, 4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Junior guard Zaide Lowery has been tasked with a larger role this season, contributing 10.3 points per game and shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc. Forward Ben Gold has certainly played well in the paint for the Marquette Golden Eagles averaging 10 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1 assist, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals per contest.

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas arrive at Saturday afternoon’s matchup with a 2-3 record. The Chippewas earned wins over Appalachian State and Coppin State, but struggled against stronger competition, falling to Bradley, South Alabama, and Northern Kentucky. In Central Michigan’s most recent loss to Northern Kentucky, the Chippewas shot just 29 percent from the field and 61 percent from the free throw line.

Central Michigan is averaging 69.6 points per game on 42 percent shooting from the field and 29.4 percent from three-point range. Defensively, the Chippewas have allowed opponents 74.6 points per game, a 46.5 percent field goal percentage and a 33.2 shooting percentage from behind the arc. Senior center Nathan Claerbaut anchors the frontcourt. Standing at 7 feet tall, Nathan Claerbaut provides rim protection and an outstanding rebounding presence. The Chippewas have shown flashes of offensive rhythm but lack consistency in half-court execution.

Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win

• The Marquette Golden Eagles have traditionally been a dominant home team under head coach Shaka Smart. The team is 2-0 at home this season, winning by an average margin of 24 points.

• Marquette’s backcourt duo of Chase Ross and Zaide Lowery has been formidable this season. In the Marquette Golden Eagles defeat of Southern earlier this season, Ross hit eight of 13 shots, compiling 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.

• The Golden Eagles are forcing 17 turnovers per game ranking 16th in the nation, giving them a clear edge in transition scoring.

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Senior center Nathan Claerbaut is a legitimate force and can certainly prosper in the paint. Claerbaut’s ability to contest shots and rebound at a high level provides Central Michigan an opportunity to slow down Marquette’s pace and limit second chance opportunities.  

Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction

As I mentioned earlier, Marquette has historically played well at home and enters Saturday’s contest with a clear talent edge in the backcourt. Chase Ross and Zaide Lowery give the Marquette Golden Eagles a dynamic scoring punch, and their ability to force turnovers should disrupt the Central Michigan Chippewas overall offensive rhythm. Conversely, the Central Michigan Chippewas have not faced a team with Marquette’s pace and perimeter pressure this season. I like the Marquette Golden Eagles to win this game by double digits.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles TBA