- 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
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ball State | -8.5 -105 | O 138.5 -110 | -375 |
| Central Michigan | +8.5 -115 | U 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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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