Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction 12/30/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Ohio vs Central Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 30th at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats are 6-7 (0-1) this season after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 102-59 in their last game. Ohio led 52-34 at halftime and scored 50 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Bobcats shot 62% from the field, 52% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Jordan Fisher led Ohio with 17 points and two rebounds, while Dior Conners added 16 points and two assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Ohio lost to Bowling Green by a score of 68-58, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 89-56 before that. The Bobcats have scored 77.1 points per game with 34.6 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.5 points against per game this season. Jackson Paveletzke is averaging 16.8 points and 4.0 assists per game, while Aidan Hadaway is averaging 13.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Bobcats. Ohio is shooting 46.8% from the field, 67.0% on free throws, and 29.8% on three pointers this season. 

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 4-9 (0-1) this year after they lost to Wisconsin by a score of 88-61 in their last game. Central Michigan trailed 40-28 at halftime and was outscored 48-33 in the second half for the ugly loss. The Chippewas shot 41% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Tamario Adley led Central Michigan with 13 points and six assists, while Nathan Claerbaut added 12 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Central Michigan lost to Northern Illinois by a score of 74-73, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 85-65 before that. The Chippewas have scored 72.5 points per game with 34.1 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.9 points against per game this season. Nathan Claerbaut is averaging 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Tamario Adley is averaging 10.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Chippewas. Central Michigan is shooting 45.4% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 28.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• Ohio has lost each of its last four games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Central Michigan has won each of its last four day games at McGuirk Arena.
• Ohio has lost the first half in each of its last three games against the Mid-American Conference.

Why the Ohio Bobcats will win

• Ohio has won each of its last four road games against Central Michigan.
• Central Michigan has lost each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Ohio has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ohio’s last nine Tuesday games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 155+ points.
• Each of Central Michigan’s last four day games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup looking for their first conference win, but CMU will be at home. The Chippewas have lost four of their last five games and they have scored 65 points or fewer in three of their last five. Ohio has won four of their last five, but two of those were against non-D1 teams. The Bobcats are shooting 47% from the field, but only scored 58 points against Bowling Green two games ago. These teams have very similar numbers so far this year, but Ohio is playing the better basketball. Take the Bobcats here.

David Racey's Pick: Ohio -5.5