Central Michigan vs St. Louis Prediction 12/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Saint Louis Billikens meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Chaifetz Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Saint Louis Billikens prediction.

Central Michigan Chippewas Recap

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game looking to rebound from an 83-72 loss at the hands of Loyola-Chicago last time out to sit at 3-5 this season. After this game, Central Michigan will head on the road for a game against Stony Brook.

Chippewas Drop 5 Of Last 7

Nathan Claerbaut leads the Chippewas in scoring and rebounding with 11.8 PPG and 7.1 RPG as the lone double-digit scorer for Central Michigan so far this season while Logan McIntire has 9.5 PPG with 3.1 RPG and Tamario Adley has 9.5 PPG with 4.6 RPG and 3.6 APG to own the team lead in assists. Phat Phat Brooks has 9.4 PPG with 2.9 RPG and 3.4 APG and Rodney Johnson Jr. has 9.4 PPG with 4 RPG as well this season. As a team, Central Michigan is averaging 75.4 PPG on 46.8% shooting from the field, 31.1% from three and 72.2% from the foul line this season.

Saint Louis Billikens Recap

The Saint Louis Billikens come into this game looking to add on to their 91-70 win over Loyola Marymount last time out to sit at 7-1 this season. After this game, Saint Louis will take on San Francisco at home.

Billikens Looking To Add On To Solid Road Wins

Trey Green leads the Billikens in scoring with 13.3 PPG along with 3.3 RPG while Robbie Avila has 13.3 PPG with 4.9 RPG and a team-high 3.3 APG this season. Dion Brown’s added 12.4 PPG with a team-high 7 RPG to lead Saint Louis in rebounding and Amari McCottry has 11.4 PPG with 5.4 RPG and 2.9 APG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Saint Louis up to this point in the year. Quentin Jones has added 9.8 PPG with 4.4 RPG and 2.8 APG and Ishan Sharma’s also chipped in 8.8 PPG with 2.5 RPG while Kellen Thames has 7.8 PPG with 5.4 RPG as well this season. As a team, Saint Louis is averaging 89.6 PPG on 49.7% shooting from the field, 35.2% from three and 82.3% from the foul line this season.

Central Michigan Chippewas @ Saint Louis Billikens Betting Trends: December 7, 2025

Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win

• Saint Louis has won 27 of its last 28 day games at Chaifetz Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Central Michigan has lost five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
• Saint Louis has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Chaifetz Arena.

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Saint Louis has lost three of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Saint Louis has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 day games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Central Michigan’s last 10 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Thirty-seven of Saint Louis’ last 41 day games at Chaifetz Arena have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Saint Louis ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (82.3%).
• Saint Louis ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.5%).
• Central Michigan ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (63.6%).

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Saint Louis Billikens Prediction

I’m leaning towards Saint Louis here. It’s a big number, but Saint Louis for me is still one of the more talented teams in the A-10 this season and we just saw Central Michigan lose to arguably one of the worst in the A-10 this season so far in Loyola Chicago. We’ve also seen the Billikens pile on against inferior teams early on in the year, hitting the century mark against the likes of Lindenwood and Chicago State and I think they could do it again here. Give me Saint Louis.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: St. Louis -24.5