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Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan prediction: Why Eastern Michigan is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Eastern Michigan will face Central Michigan in men's college basketball action at George Gervin GameAbove Center on Tuesday, starting at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Eastern Michigan as the most likely winner of the Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Eastern Michigan a 66% chance of defeating Central Michigan. Our predicted final score has Eastern Michigan winning 74-70.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 140.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Central Michigan | Eastern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-110) | -4.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +180 | -200 |
| Total | o140.5 (-110) | u140.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Eastern Michigan -4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Eastern Michigan | -200 |
| Total | Over 140.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Eastern Michigan to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan at George Gervin GameAbove Center is scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: George Gervin GameAbove Center
Conclusion
We predict Eastern Michigan, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat Central Michigan on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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