Who's Playing

Ohio @ Central Michigan

Current Records: Ohio 19-4; Central Michigan 6-14

What to Know

The Central Michigan Chippewas haven't won a game against the Ohio Bobcats since Feb. 16 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Thursday. CMU and Ohio will face off in a Mid-American battle at 7 p.m. ET at McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas should still be riding high after a win, while the Bobcats will be looking to get back in the win column.

On Tuesday, CMU narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Ball State Cardinals 89-85.

Meanwhile, Ohio received a tough blow on Tuesday as they fell 77-62 to the Toledo Rockets.

CMU have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 13.50 point spread they are up against. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with CMU, who are 10-10 against the spread.

Ohio's loss took them down to 19-4 while Central Michigan's victory pulled them up to 6-14. We'll see if the Bobcats can steal the Chippewas' luck or if CMU records another win instead.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: McGuirk Arena -- Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bobcats are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Chippewas, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bobcats as a 12.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Central Michigan have won five out of their last eight games against Ohio.

  • Feb 02, 2021 - Ohio 83 vs. Central Michigan 69
  • Mar 09, 2020 - Ohio 85 vs. Central Michigan 65
  • Feb 18, 2020 - Ohio 77 vs. Central Michigan 69
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Central Michigan 87 vs. Ohio 80
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Central Michigan 101 vs. Ohio 98
  • Jan 02, 2018 - Central Michigan 75 vs. Ohio 50
  • Feb 07, 2017 - Central Michigan 97 vs. Ohio 87
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Central Michigan 72 vs. Ohio 49