Central Michigan vs Buffalo Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 01/27/2025 at 7:35 PM ET

Central Michigan at Buffalo 01/28/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/29/2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: CMU -5.5 ; O/U 144.5

Central Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction

On Tuesday, the Central Michigan Chippewas visit Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York, for a Mid-American Conference clash with the Buffalo Bulls. Central Michigan is 9-10 overall and 3-4 in MAC play. The Chippewas defeated Northern Illinois 71-66 on Saturday. Jakobi Heady was the leading scorer for Central Michigan with 16 points. The Chippewas have won three of the last four. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Jakobi Heady leads Central Michigan in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Anthony Pritchard is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 12.8 points and 4.5 assists per game. Central Michigan has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Chippewas score an average of 73.6 points per game.

The Buffalo Bulls look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting the Central Michigan Chippewas. Buffalo is 6-13 overall and 1-6 in MAC play. The Bulls lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles 90-77 this past Saturday. The leading scorer for Buffalo in the loss was Ryan Sabol with 25 points. Buffalo has lost two straight and nine of the last 10.

Ryan Sabol leads Buffalo in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game. Tyson Dunn is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 12.4 points and 5.7 assists per game. Noah Batchelor is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.1 rebounds per game. Buffalo scores an average of 72.1 points per game shooting 42.6% overall and 30.8% from 3-point territory.

Central Michigan vs Buffalo Pick Analysis

Buffalo will win and cover on Tuesday while hosting Central Michigan, but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in six of Central Michigan's last 10 and three of Buffalo's last five. Central Michigan holds opponents to 69.8 points per game on 42.2% shooting. Buffalo is scoring only 72.1 points per game, and the Bulls are shooting only 42.6%. Final Score Prediction, Buffalo Bulls win, but our best play is UNDER 70-66.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Buffalo vs Central Michigan

Under 144.5