Central Michigan Chippewas vs Stony Brook Seawolves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stony Brook vs Central Michigan NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Mount Pleasant.

Stony Brook vs Central Michigan Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Seawolves and Chippewas. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Chippewas at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with Central Michigan being favored by -4 over Stony Brook.

Stony Brook vs. Central Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stony Brook Seawolves at Central Michigan Chippewas
Where: Mount Pleasant at McGuirk Arena
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Betting Odds CMICH -4, STBR +145 | CMICH -176 O/U 140

Seawolves Preview: Do the Seawolves Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game/Games

Stony Brook faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Marquette. The Seawolves entered the game as +23.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 102-62.

After trailing 48-30 at halftime, Stony Brook allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.

Seawolves Offense Breakdown

Stony Brook's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they hit 73.3% of their free throws, going 11-for-15 from the line.

They recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 12 assists as a team. Individually, Joe Octave hit 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, while David Joplin contributed 7 rebounds and 3 assists despite shooting just 1-of-5 from three-point range.

Seawolves Team Defense

Stony Brook's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 102 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Seawolves allowed 31 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, an 83% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Stony Brook's opponent hit 9 of 31 threes, shooting 29%. The Seawolves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. Stony Brook allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Chippewas Preview: Will the Chippewas Win at Home?

Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games

Central Michigan opened their season with a 74-70 road win over South Alabama on Monday. The Chippewas entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

CMU led 38-23 at halftime but allowed the Jaguars to score 47 points in the 2nd half. The Chippewas managed to score 36 points after the break to hold on for the win. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.

Chippewas Offense Breakdown

Central Michigan's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They were dominant inside, hitting 81% of their two-point attempts (17/21), but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes (9/30). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 81.2% of their attempts (13/16).

Myles Corey led the way with 20 points and 7 assists, while Jakobi Heady added 16 points. Judah Brown was a standout from three-point range, hitting 5 of 7 attempts and finishing with 15 points. Barry Dunning Jr. and Kyler VanderJagt each contributed 14 points, with VanderJagt knocking down 3 of 6 from deep.

Chippewas Team Defense

Central Michigan's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 52% from the field on 25 of 48 attempts. The Chippewas struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 16 of 21 attempts to fall, a 76% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Central Michigan's opponents hit 9 of 27 threes, shooting 33%. The Chippewas also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%. Central Michigan limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.

Seawolves vs Chippewas Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Stony Brook has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 68 points per game.
In their last three home games, Central Michigan has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 70. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Stony Brook has an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Chippewas have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.