Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 7

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  • Ball State (16-7) are -8.5 point favorites vs Central Michigan (8-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
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The Ball State Cardinals (16-7) visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (8-15) on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant.

Ball State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Ball State vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Ball State vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ball State-8.5 -105O 138.5 -110-375
Central Michigan +8.5 -115U 138.5 -110+280

Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Ball State will win this game with 65.3% confidence.

Ball State vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ball State and Central Michigan, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Ball State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games (+11.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 45 games (+11.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 21 away games (+8.45 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.55 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.40 Units / 8% ROI)

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has gone 12-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.5 Units / 18.58% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 9.11% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.25 Units / -18.36% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has gone 10-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI).

  • 5-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.65 Units / -41.96% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 27.27% ROI

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has a 45% free throw rate (547 free throw attempts/1,205 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ball State has 24.9 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Ball State has attempted 547 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Ball State has 22.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has a TS% of 44% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Michigan has an eFG% of 47% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Central Michigan is shooting 41% (1,213/2,943) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan is shooting 42% (519/1,247) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (521 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ball State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (137 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ball State has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,291 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Ball State has averaged 6.1 steals per game (325 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (510 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Central Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (132 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Central Michigan has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,194 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (3,886 points/3,019 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23


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