Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Chippewas and Buckeyes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BTN, and it’s hosted by the Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 141 points, and the Buckeyes are favored to win at home against the Chippewas.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +23.5

This game will be played at Value City Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Buckeyes.
• Even though we have Ohio State winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +23.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Are the Chippewas Ready for a Win at Columbus?

Central Michigan enters today’s game with a 2-4 record. On the road, the Chippewas have gone 2-3, while at home they are 0-1. Central Michigan’s record vs. the spread heading into today’s game stands at 2-4, while their record vs. the spread in their last five games is 2-3.

Looking at their over/under performance through six games, Central Michigan has an over/under record of 3-3-0, with their games averaging 139.3 points per game on average. In the Chippewas’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 66 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.

The Chippewas’ offense finished with 61 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 64.8 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Chippewas have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 255th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 252nd in percentage and 266th in three-pointers made.

At present, the Chippewas’ defense is nationally ranked 160th, allowing 74.5 points per game. Central Michigan’s three-point defense is currently 81st in the country at 7.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 48.1% of their shots vs. Central Michigan.

Can Ohio State Grab a Win at Home?

After defeating Santa Clara by a score of 86-56, Ohio State now has a 5-1 record. In their last ten home games, Ohio State has a 4-6 record, which stretches into last year. Ohio State currently has an ATS record of 2-4, which is below .500. In their last five games, the team has gone 1-4 vs. the spread.

So far, Ohio State’s games have averaged 143.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 143.1 points. The Buckeyes’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 80 points per game.

Coming off a good offensive performance, Ohio State’s offense scored 86 points against Santa Clara. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.4%, and they went 7/9 from the free-throw line. The team’s scoring leader is Bruce Thornton, who holds an average of 17.2 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Roddy Gayle Jr. is averaging 15 points per game this season.

At present, the Buckeyes’ defense is nationally ranked 56th, allowing 65.2 points per game. So far, the Ohio State defense is giving up an average of 9.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.3 times per game (293rd).