Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ohio vs Central Michigan

The Ohio Bobcats go up against the Central Michigan Chippewas, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Tuesday, December 30.

We’re confident that Over 150.5 is the value bet at -115. We’re expecting Ohio and Central Michigan to rack up the points, so we’ll have a wager on the totals.

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Ohio Bobcats won their previous game, beating Miami Hamilton Harriers at home. It was a 102-59 win.

Central Michigan Chippewas were beaten last game and this was on the road. Wisconsin Badgers claimed a 88-61 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ohio had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 84-82 win over Central Michigan. Ohio have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ohio	6-7	1002	995	7	6-5	0-2	1W
Central Michigan	4-9	942	1013	-71	3-1	1-8	2L

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Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction & Picks

Take on Ohio vs Central Michigan with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -115 about Over 150.5 points and this looks more than generous for this college contest. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

Our team of college basketball handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Ohio vs Central Michigan stats:

• The 150.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Ohio games on the road.
• The 150.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ohio games on the road.
• The 150.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 CMU games at home.
• The 150.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 CMU games at home.

Over 150.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 53.5% chance that our pick will deliver a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio 79 - 78 Central Michigan

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Ohio to secure a 79-78 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

Ohio vs Central Michigan 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Ohio are -244 favorites to win and that means a 71% chance of landing a victory. At +198, Central Michigan are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 150.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 150.5, it’s -115.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Moneyline

Ohio

-244

CMU

+198

Point Spread

Ohio -5.5

-105

CMU +5.5

-115

Total Points

Under 150.5

-105

Over 150.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ohio Stats

Central Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 88.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.60 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	13-0	1235	924	311	8-0	5-0	13W
Buffalo	11-2	1032	919	113	6-1	5-1	2W
Bowling Green	10-3	1152	837	315	8-2	2-1	4W
Akron	10-3	1262	999	263	8-2	2-1	2W
Kent State	9-3	1081	989	92	8-1	1-2	1L
UMass	9-4	1033	919	114	6-3	3-1	1W
Toledo	6-6	995	935	60	4-2	2-4	1W
Ohio	6-7	1002	995	7	6-5	0-2	1W
Western Michigan	6-7	983	1019	-36	5-2	1-5	1W
Northern Illinois	5-7	926	940	-14	4-1	1-6	2W
Eastern Michigan	5-7	841	895	-54	3-1	2-6	4L
Ball State	4-9	884	879	5	4-3	0-6	1W
Central Michigan	4-9	942	1013	-71	3-1	1-8	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

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