MAC opponents square off when the Ohio Bobcats (13-12, 7-5 MAC) host the Central Michigan Chippewas (11-14, 4-8 MAC) at Convocation Center Ohio, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The Chippewas are 4.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s over/under is set at 153.5.

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Ohio vs. Central Michigan betting lines

• Ohio moneyline odds to win: -203
• Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: +168
• Spread: Ohio (-4.5)
• Total: 153.5

Ohio statistics, trends and more

As the home team

• In home games, Ohio sports a better record against the spread (6-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-8-0).
• In home games, the Bobcats eclipse the total 60% of the time (six of 10 games). They hit the over more often on the road, exceeding the total in 72.7% of games (eight of 11).
• At home, Ohio has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 7-2 (.778). In away games, it is 3-2 (.600) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

• On offense, the Bobcats have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 78.0 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 79.7 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
• Ohio’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has allowed 77.3 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 75.3 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
• The Bobcats’ last 10 outings have seen them make 7.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 8.6 makes and 35.5%.

Ohio betting records this season

• ATS Record: 10-14-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 3-8-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 7-6-0 (As Favorite: 7-11-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
• O-U-P: 16-8-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 8-3-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-6 (Home: 7-2; Away: 3-2)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-5)

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Central Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• In 2024-25 against the spread, Central Michigan has a better winning percentage at home (.700, 7-3-0 record) than on the road (.455, 5-6-0).
• Chippewas games have gone above the over/under 80% of the time at home (eight of 10), and 54.5% of the time on the road (six of 11).
• The Chippewas, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (2-6) this year.

Recent trends

• While the Chippewas are averaging 75.1 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark over their previous 10 games, producing 78.5 a contest.
• Central Michigan is allowing 73.1 points per game over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.7 points allowed.
• The Chippewas are draining 6.2 threes per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.6). That said, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (33.0%) compared to their season average from downtown (31.7%).

Central Michigan betting records this season

• ATS Record: 12-10-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 5-6-0)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 7-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 7-5-0)
• O-U-P: 14-8-0 (Home: 8-2-0; Away: 6-5-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-5 (Home: 5-3; Away: 1-2)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-6)