Central Michigan Chippewas (CMU)
Basketball NCAAB Thu 13 Nov 11:00
South Alabama Jaguars
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  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs South Alabama

The Central Michigan Chippewas battle the South Alabama Jaguars, with tip-off scheduled for 11:00 on Thursday, November 13.

Find Out Why South Alabama Can Cover the Line

There’s a generous line of -6.5 when it comes to South Alabama in their meeting with Central Michigan. The -108 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 74-70 CMU Victory

Central Michigan Chippewas were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Bradley Braves claimed a 85-54 win.

South Alabama Jaguars last game saw them claim a 99-50 home win over Spring Hill Badgers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 74-70 in favor of Central Michigan when they last played South Alabama.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
South Alabama 5-0 389 320 69 3-0 2-0 5W
Central Michigan 2-2 282 276 6 2-0 0-2 1W
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Central Michigan vs South Alabama Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Central Michigan vs South Alabama betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We are predicting that South Alabama will cover the spread in this college contest. -6.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -108 that the favorites will win by a bigger margin.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Central Michigan vs South Alabama stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by South Alabama in 11 of their last 20 games at home.

South Alabama -6.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Published 07:06, 13 November 2025

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread South Alabama -6.5
Totals Over 143.5
Result & BTTS 60 South Alabama / Yes

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes South Alabama -6.5 on the spread, along with Over 143.5 points and South Alabama/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan Central Michigan logo 70 - 81 South Alabama logo South Alabama

A 81-70 win for the Jags is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

Central Michigan vs South Alabama Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

South Alabama Favorites to Win According to the Books

South Alabama are -303 favorites and that means a 75% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Central Michigan are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +240.

The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 140.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. The Over 140.5 selection is available to back at -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Central Michigan logo Central Michigan Stats
South Alabama logo South Alabama Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Sun Belt Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
South Alabama 5-0 389 320 69 3-0 2-0 5W
Georgia Southern 3-1 375 355 20 2-0 1-1 3W
Arkansas State 3-1 335 327 8 1-0 2-1 2W
Marshall 3-1 337 338 -1 1-0 2-1 1L
Troy 3-2 436 382 54 1-0 2-2 2L
Appalachian State 3-2 372 334 38 2-0 1-2 1W
Texas State 3-2 390 353 37 3-0 0-2 2W
Coastal Carolina 2-2 331 260 71 2-0 0-2 1L
Old Dominion 2-2 298 293 5 2-0 0-2 1L
James Madison 2-3 376 381 -5 2-0 0-3 2L
Southern Miss 1-3 321 300 21 1-0 0-3 2L
Louisiana 1-3 246 281 -35 1-1 0-2 2L
Georgia State 1-4 326 339 -13 1-1 0-3 1L
UL Monroe 1-4 362 394 -32 1-1 0-3 2L
Mid-American Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Miami (OH) 3-0 292 182 110 2-0 1-0 3W
Buffalo 4-0 314 272 42 3-0 1-0 4W
Kent State 4-1 471 449 22 3-1 1-0 4W
Bowling Green 3-1 373 264 109 3-0 0-1 1L
Akron 3-1 377 288 89 3-0 0-1 1L
UMass 3-1 333 297 36 3-1 0-0 3W
Northern Illinois 2-2 350 329 21 2-0 0-2 1W
Central Michigan 2-2 282 276 6 2-0 0-2 1W
Ball State 2-2 276 272 4 2-1 0-1 2L
Toledo 2-2 318 315 3 1-2 1-0 2W
Western Michigan 2-3 400 401 -1 2-1 0-2 1L
Eastern Michigan 1-2 220 217 3 1-1 0-1 2L
Ohio 1-3 298 353 -55 1-1 0-2 2L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak