Central Michigan vs. Stony Brook betting: College basketball preview for November 7

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The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-0) take on the Stony Brook Seawolves (0-1) as 5.5-point favorites on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 138.5.

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Central Michigan Cover -5.5 vs Stony Brook -109

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Central Michigan vs. Stony Brook betting lines

  • Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: -234
  • Stony Brook moneyline odds to win: +191
  • Spread: Central Michigan (-5.5)
  • Total: 138.5

Central Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, Central Michigan had a better record against the spread (7-4-1) compared to its ATS record on the road (8-8-0).
  • The Chippewas eclipsed the over/under less often at home last year, hitting the over in three of 12 home matchups (25%). In away games, they hit the over in eight of 16 games (50%).
  • Central Michigan won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home last season, going 7-3 (.700). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it owned a record of 1-0 (1.000).

Last season stats

  • The Chippewas were 328th in the nation in points scored (66.5 per game) and 115th in points allowed (70.1) last season.
  • Central Michigan was 136th in the country in rebounds per game (32.7) and 319th in rebounds conceded (34.5) last season.
  • The Chippewas were 307th in the country in assists (11.4 per game) last season.

Central Michigan betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-14-1 (Home: 7-4-1; Away: 8-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-1; As Underdog: 9-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-19-1 (Home: 3-8-1; Away: 8-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 7-3; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-10 (Home: 2-0; Away: 6-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.0 (306th in nation) 40.9 (28th) 32.7 (136th) 34.5 (319th) 11.4 (307th) 11.2 (180th)

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Stony Brook statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last season, Stony Brook was 13-2-0 at home against the spread (.867 winning percentage). On the road, it was 9-6-0 ATS (.600).
  • In 2023-24, a lower percentage of the Seawolves’ games finished above the over/under at home (46.7%, seven of 15) compared to on the road (66.7%, 10 of 15).
  • The Seawolves, as moneyline underdogs, won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (1-10) last season.

Last season stats

  • With 73.5 points per game on offense, the Seawolves ranked 176th in the country last year. At the other end of the court, they ceded 72.3 points per contest, which ranked 193rd in college basketball.
  • Stony Brook averaged 33.1 boards per game (121st-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 33.7 rebounds per contest (301st-ranked).
  • The Seawolves ranked 269th in college basketball with 12.1 assists per contest.

Stony Brook betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 26-8-0 (Home: 13-2-0; Away: 9-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 9-3-0 (As Favorite: 15-2-0; As Underdog: 11-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 20-13-1 (Home: 7-7-1; Away: 10-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-2 (Home: 11-1; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-13 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (236th in nation) 42.3 (92nd) 33.1 (121st) 33.7 (301st) 12.1 (269th) 9.6 (42nd)
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