The Buffalo Bulls (6-13, 1-6 MAC) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game home losing streak when they square off against the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-10, 3-4 MAC) on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Alumni Arena. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 144.5 in the matchup.
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Central Michigan Cover -6.5 vs Buffalo -110
Central Michigan vs. Buffalo betting lines
- Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: -287
- Buffalo moneyline odds to win: +230
- Spread: Central Michigan (-6.5)
- Total: 144.5
Central Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Central Michigan has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered four times in six opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered five times in nine opportunities in road games.
- When playing at home, the Chippewas go over the total 66.7% of the time (four of six games). They’ve hit the over in 55.6% of away games (five of nine contests).
- As a moneyline favorite, Central Michigan has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.600) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- The Chippewas have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 68.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 5.2 points fewer than the 73.6 they’ve scored this season.
- Central Michigan has been tougher on defense as of late, allowing 69.2 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 69.7 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
- The Chippewas are trending down from deep over their last 10 outings, making 5.2 threes per game and shooting 28.0% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 6.7 makes and 31.4% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Central Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
- O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 3-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (158th in nation) | 42.2 (112th) | 33.1 (143rd) | 29.8 (104th) | 13.7 (188th) | 12.2 (264th) |
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Buffalo statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Buffalo has performed better against the spread on the road (6-5-0) than at home (2-4-0) this season.
- Looking at the over/under, Bulls games have finished over two of six times at home (33.3%), and eight of 11 on the road (72.7%).
- The Bulls, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-4) than away (2-9) this season.
Recent trends
- The Bulls are averaging 66.3 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 5.8 fewer points than their average for the season (72.1).
- While Buffalo is surrendering 81.9 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its last 10 games, allowing 84.0 points per contest.
- Over their previous 10 games, the Bulls are sinking 8.6 treys per game, 0.4 more than their season average (8.2). They also own a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (30.8%) compared to their season average (30.7%).
Buffalo betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 7-8-0)
- O-U-P: 10-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-13 (Home: 0-4; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.6 (293rd in nation) | 46.4 (320th) | 30.8 (279th) | 36.1 (352nd) | 14.2 (144th) | 14.3 (344th) |
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