Minnesota vs Central Michigan Prediction 11-25-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota vs Central Michigan Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 25th, at the Williams Arena. 

Can Central Michigan Have Enough Offense?

Central Michigan is playing a tough defensive team and they are going to need to get the offense out to a fast start. Earlier in the season, Central Michigan lost to Marquette by only eight points. In the last game against Central State, Central Michigan scored 86 points and they ended up winning by 34 points. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points. Jakobi Heady finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. The Chippewas are averaging 72.8 points, while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 248th, while the defense is ranked 98th. Anthony Pritchard is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. 

Why Central Michigan Will Cover Against Auburn

• Central Michigan has won each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Minnesota has lost three of its last four night games following a home win.
• Minnesota has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Can Minnesota Score Enough?

The defense for the Gophers all season has been good, it’s been the lack of offense that has let them down at times. In the last game against Cleveland State the offense only scored 58 points, but the defense also gave up only 47 points on the way to the win. Dawson Garcia had a strong game putting up 13 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Minnesota is averaging 63.2 points while their defense is giving up 55.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 344th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Dawson Garcia is averaging 23 points while shooting 54.5 percent from the field and 53.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

Minnesota vs Central Michigan Prediction

This total is too low. The Gophers are averaging only 63.2 points per game, but their defense has been elite, giving up only 55.6 points per game. Minnesota’s defense is going to step up here, but their offense is going to have some major issues, and that is going to be the difference here. Neither team is reaching 60 points, and this game is going to stay lower scoring. Back the under to cash here.