Central Michigan vs South Alabama Prediction 11/13/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Central Michigan vs South Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 13th at the McArthur Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 1-1 this season after they lost to Bradley by a score of 85-54 in their last game. Central Michigan trailed 35-25 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the second half in the loss. The Chippewas shot 36.4% from the field, 15.4% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Central Michigan was out rebounded by a total of 39-29, recorded seven assists, and committed 15 turnovers in the loss. Keenan Garner led CMU with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Nathan Claerbaut and Phat Phat Brooks added 10 points each in the game. 

Prior to that game, Central Michigan defeated Appalachian State by a score of 82-66 to start the season. The Chippewas have scored 68.0 points per game with 36.0 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.5 points against per game this season. Tamario Adley is averaging 13.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Keenan Garner is averaging 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Chippewas. Central Michigan is shooting 44.2% from the field, 81.3% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season. 

South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview

The South Alabama Jaguars are 3-0 this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 99-50 in their last game. South Alabama led 60-32 at halftime and held their opponent to just 18 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Jaguars shot 50% from the field, 42.3% on three pointers, and 64.% on free throws in the game. South Alabama won the rebounding battle by a total of 54-32, recorded 13 assists, and committed five turnovers in the win. Hantz Louis-Jeune led USA with 17 points and one rebound, while Jayden Cooper added 15 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that game, South Alabama defeated Alcorn State by a score of 76-70 and Toledo by a score of 76-74. The Jaguars have scored 83.7 points per game with 40.3 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.7 points against per game this season. Peyton Law is averaging 19.0 and 7.7 rebounds per game, while Jayden Cooper is averaging 15.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game for the Jaguars. South Alabama is shooting 52.5% from the field, 56.9% on free throws, and 38.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win

• South Alabama has won five of its last six games.
• Central Michigan has lost each of its last three games played at neutral venues.

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Central Michigan has won each of its last four day games.
• South Alabama has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• South Alabama has lost the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Alabama’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Each of Central Michigan’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Central Michigan vs South Alabama Prediction 

South Alabama comes into this contest looking for their fourth straight win to start the season, but they barely got by Toledo and Alcorn State in their two D-1 games. Central Michigan has split their first two games and they allowed 85 points to Bradley last time out. South Alabama is shooting over 52% from the field to start the season and they are averaging over 40 rebounds per game, so give me the Jaguars to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: South Alabama -4.5