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Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25
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Central Michigan (6-6) vs Ohio (6-6)
Game Info: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (McGuirk Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Central Michigan +4.5 / Ohio -4.5 — Over/Under:
The Ohio Bobcats and Central Michigan Chippewas meet Saturday in college basketball action at the McGuirk Arena. Here’s an Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction. This article will include an Ohio vs Central Michigan Pick.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats lost to Marshall, beat Austin Peay, and they play Buffalo, Northern Illinois, and Ball State next. The Ohio Bobcats are averaging 80 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 75.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. AJ Clayton is averaging 16.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jackson Paveletzke is averaging 11.9 points and 4.3 rebounds. AJ Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Aidan Hadaway is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Ohio Bobcats are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio Bobcats are allowing 41.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.3 rebounds per game.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to Mississippi State and Arizona, and they play Akron, Toledo, and Eastern Michigan next. The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 75 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Jakobi Heady is averaging 13.2 points and 2 assists, while Ugnius Jarusevicius is averaging 12.7 points and 6.1 rebounds. Anthony Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Kyler Vanderjagt is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- Central Michigan has won seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents at McGuirk Arena.
Why the Ohio Bobcats will win
- Ohio has won seven of its last eight games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Central Michigan has lost three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Central Michigan has lost the first half in three of its last four games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.2%).
- Ohio ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.3%).
Ohio vs Central Michigan Injury Report
Neither Ohio nor Central Michigan have a player listed on its injury report.
Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction
The Ohio Bobcats are the more talented team and should be favored, but we’ve seen them lose a lot this season in the favorite role. Ohio plays at an uptempo that gives opponents a lot of possessions, and it can lead to close games and spotty results. The Central Michigan Chippewas shoot the ball well enough to hang around, and they’re 3-1 SU at home this season. Also, despite Ohio’s talent, the Bobcats are just 2-8 ATS on the season. At home, Central Michigan will have its chances in what should be a high-scoring contest. Give me the points with the Chippewas.
