| MATCHUP | Central Michigan Chippewas | Massachusetts Minutemen |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-15 | 14-9 |
| Where | Mullins Center, Amherst, MA | |
| When | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas beat Eastern Michigan and Bowling Green, and they play Louisiana next. Central Michigan has lost 8 of its last 11 games.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 72.4 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 77.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Nathan Claerbaut is averaging 12.8 points and 1.5 assists, while Tamario Adley is averaging 11.6 points and 4.7 rebounds. Phat Phat Brooks is the third double-digit scorer and Logan McIntire is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
UMass Minutemen Betting Preview
The UMass Minutemen lost to Miami OH, beat Eastern Michigan, and they play Coastal Carolina next. UMass has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The UMass Minutemen are averaging 83.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 77.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Leonardo Bettiol is averaging 17.4 points and 8 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 15.8 points and 2.6 rebounds. Daniel Hankins-Sanford is the third double-digit scorer, and K’Jei Parker is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The UMass Minutemen are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Minutemen are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 5.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win
- Central Michigan has lost nine of its last 10 road night games against Conference opponents.
- Massachusetts has won each of its last five night games at William D. Mullins Memorial Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Central Michigan has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against the Mid-American Conference.
Matchup/League Facts
- Massachusetts ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
- Massachusetts ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.1%).
Central Michigan vs Massachusetts Prediction
Massachusetts is the more talented team and could run away with things behind an explosive offense. Central Michigan has yet to win on the road and can’t shoot the three-ball at all. Central Michigan is an ugly team to watch, so god bless you if you’re watching this game. Still, I’m grabbing the points. Despite its issues, Central Michigan found ways to upset Bowling Green and Eastern Michigan in back-to-back games. Central Michigan nearly upset Ball State, and it beat Kent State as a double-digit underdog. We’ve seen UMass fail to cover 5 of its last 7 games. Give me the points.