Bradley vs. Central Michigan betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 8

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The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-0) are 9.5-point underdogs against the Bradley Braves (0-1) at Carver Arena on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The game tips at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under is 147.5 in the matchup.

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Bradley Cover -9.5 vs Central Michigan -112

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Bradley vs. Central Michigan betting lines

  • Bradley moneyline odds to win: -503
  • Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: +374
  • Spread: Bradley (-9.5)
  • Total: 147.5

Bradley statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Bradley had a worse record against the spread at home (7-8-0) than it did in road games (6-5-0) last season.
  • The Braves eclipsed the total in seven of 15 home games (46.7%) last year. They did better in away games, going over the total in six of 11 matchups (54.5%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last season, Bradley won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.800) compared to road games (.857).

Last season stats

  • Last year, the Braves were 108th in the country offensively (76.3 points scored per game) and 70th defensively (68.5 points conceded).
  • At 31.4 rebounds per game and 30.7 rebounds allowed, Bradley was 207th and 147th in college basketball, respectively, last season.
  • The Braves were 111th in the country in assists (14.4 per game) last season.

Bradley betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-16-0 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 14-13-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-14-1 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 23-4 (Home: 12-3; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.3 (22nd in nation) 40.5 (24th) 31.4 (207th) 30.7 (147th) 14.4 (111th) 11.1 (176th)

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Central Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Central Michigan was better at home (7-5-0) than on the road (7-8-0) last year.
  • Chippewas games finished above the over/under 75% of the time at home (nine of 12) last season, and 53.3% of the time away (eight of 15).
  • The Chippewas’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs was .000 (0-2) last season, and away it was .222 (2-7).

Last season stats

  • The Chippewas were 131st in the country last year with 75.5 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 191st with 72.2 points allowed per contest.
  • Central Michigan pulled down 32.7 rebounds per game (142nd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 29.5 rebounds per contest (70th-ranked).
  • The Chippewas ranked 184th in the nation with 13.5 dimes per contest.

Central Michigan betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-9-0; As Underdog: 8-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-11-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 8-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-7 (Home: 6-4; Away: 3-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.2 (93rd in nation) 43.5 (156th) 32.7 (142nd) 29.5 (70th) 13.5 (184th) 11.7 (241st)
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