Youngstown State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Nov 2026

Youngstown State vs Central Michigan Predictions

Best Bet

Central Michigan -3.5 @ -108

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Our prediction is to snap up the -108 that Central Michigan are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -3.5 in their meeting with Youngstown State and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

We highlight the top Youngstown State vs Central Michigan picks with our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Jump straight to the dedicated sections below for a complete breakdown of each play.

Youngstown State vs Central Michigan Preview

The Youngstown State Penguins face the Central Michigan Chippewas, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, November 10.

Youngstown State Penguins suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 89-65 scoreline occurred on the road against Ohio State Buckeyes.

Central Michigan Chippewas were winners last time out. It was a 93-50 home victory against Alma Scots.

H2H: 76-65 Youngstown State Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Youngstown State have won two on the spin against Central Michigan. They won 84-77 at home and 76-65 on the road. Both teams have won two games when it comes to the previous 4 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Central Michigan	2-0	176	128	48	1-0	1-0	2W
Youngstown State	1-1	144	160	-16	0-0	1-1	1L

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Best Bet

Central Michigan are available at odds of -108 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this college contest. The appealing -3.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value bet.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by CMU in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by CMU in 2 consecutive games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Youngstown State in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Youngstown State in 6 of their last 10 games.

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CMU -3.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Youngstown State 71 - 77 Central Michigan

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Youngstown State vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Central Michigan odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -161 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 62% chance of winning. Youngstown State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +134.

3.5 is the spread and 152.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 152.5 at -105.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Youngstown State

+134

CMU

-161

Point Spread

Youngstown State +3.5

-112

CMU -3.5

-108

Total Points

Under 152.5

-105

Over 152.5

-115

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Youngstown State Stats

Central Michigan 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

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 67.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	2-0	187	125	62	1-0	1-0	2W
Central Michigan	2-0	176	128	48	1-0	1-0	2W
Bowling Green	2-0	171	152	19	1-0	1-0	2W
Ohio	2-0	166	147	19	1-0	1-0	2W
Miami (OH)	2-0	166	150	16	1-0	1-0	2W
Western Michigan	2-1	235	184	51	2-0	0-1	2W
Kent State	1-1	177	135	42	1-0	0-1	1W
UMass	1-1	126	131	-5	0-0	1-1	1L
Eastern Michigan	1-1	124	146	-22	0-0	1-1	1L
Ball State	1-2	210	200	10	1-1	0-1	1W
Buffalo	1-2	233	237	-4	1-0	0-2	1W
Toledo	1-2	212	238	-26	0-0	1-2	1W

Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wright State	2-0	199	142	57	2-0	0-0	2W
IU Indy	2-0	188	150	38	2-0	0-0	2W
Green Bay	2-1	234	199	35	1-0	1-1	1W
Northern Kentucky	2-1	253	274	-21	1-0	1-1	1L
Fort Wayne	1-1	174	143	31	1-0	0-1	1W
Youngstown State	1-1	144	160	-16	0-0	1-1	1L
Milwaukee	1-2	234	238	-4	1-0	0-2	1W
Northern Illinois	1-2	243	259	-16	0-1	1-1	1W
Cleveland State	1-2	232	285	-53	1-0	0-2	1L
Robert Morris	0-2	105	165	-60	0-0	0-2	2L
Oakland	0-4	266	364	-98	0-0	0-4	4L

• 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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