South Alabama vs. Central Michigan Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 4

Published 7:21 pm Sunday, November 3, 2024

Monday’s game at Mitchell Center has the South Alabama Jaguars (0-0) matching up with the Central Michigan Chippewas (0-0) at 8:00 PM (on November 4). Our computer prediction projects a 74-69 victory for South Alabama, who is a small favorite based on our model.

According to our computer prediction, Central Michigan projects to cover the 5.5-point spread in its matchup versus South Alabama. The over/under is currently listed at 138.5, and the two teams are projected to exceed it.

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South Alabama vs. Central Michigan Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Mobile, Alabama
  • Venue: Mitchell Center
  • Line: South Alabama -5.5
  • Point total: 138.5
  • Moneyline (to win): South Alabama -250, Central Michigan +198

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South Alabama vs. Central Michigan Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    South Alabama 74, Central Michigan 69

Spread & Total Prediction for South Alabama vs. Central Michigan

  • Pick ATS: Central Michigan (+5.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (138.5)

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South Alabama Performance Insights

  • On offense, South Alabama was the 163rd-ranked team in the nation (74 points per game) last year. On defense, it was 285th (75.7 points conceded per game).
  • The Jaguars were 315th in the nation in rebounds per game (29.8) and 13th-worst in rebounds allowed (35.6) last season.
  • South Alabama was 20th-worst in the country in assists (10.7 per game) last year.
  • Beyond the arc, the Jaguars were 171st in college basketball in 3-pointers made per game (7.5) last year. They were 150th in 3-point percentage at 34.5%.
  • Defensively, South Alabama was 123rd in the country in 3-pointers conceded per game at 6.9 last year. It was 64th in 3-point percentage conceded at 31.7%.
  • Last year, the Jaguars took 63.3% of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 36.7% from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 71.4% of the Jaguars’ buckets were 2-pointers, and 28.6% were 3-pointers.

Central Michigan Performance Insights

  • With 66.5 points per game on offense, Central Michigan ranked 328th in college basketball last year. At the other end, it ceded 70.1 points per contest, which ranked 115th in college basketball.
  • Last year the Chippewas pulled down 32.7 rebounds per game (136th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 34.5 rebounds per contest (319th-ranked).
  • Last year Central Michigan ranked 307th in college basketball in assists, delivering 11.4 per game.
  • With 11.2 turnovers per game, the Chippewas ranked 180th in the nation. They forced 10.6 turnovers per contest, which ranked 252nd in college basketball.
  • The Chippewas sank 6.3 threes per game (293rd-ranked in college basketball). They had a 30.3% shooting percentage (332nd-ranked) from beyond the arc.
  • Central Michigan surrendered 7.6 treys per game (223rd-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing a 31.3% three-point percentage (41st-ranked).
  • Last year Central Michigan took 64.9% two-pointers, accounting for 74.7% of the team’s baskets. It shot 35.1% three-pointers (25.3% of the team’s baskets).

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