Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

• Central Michigan is a -1.5 point favorite vs Ball State
• Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
• Ball State / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Ball State Cardinals visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (100).

The Ball State vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 56.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ball State vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.

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Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Ball State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
• Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
• Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.15 Units / 18% ROI)
• Ball State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.35 Units / 14% ROI)

Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
• Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.25 Units / 28% ROI)
• Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
• Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
• Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -16.52% ROI).

• 3-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.85 Units / -55.81% ROI
• 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
• 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

• 3-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.5 Units / -33.33% ROI
• 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
• 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (761 free throw attempts/1,650 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ball State has averaged 68.1 points per game (1,157 points/17 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 81.4

Ball State has averaged 12.7 assists per game (216 assists/17 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 15.7

Ball State averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (1,372 points/999 shots) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Central Michigan allowed opponents to shoot 41% (784/1,916) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (2,242 points/1,916 shots) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Central Michigan has allowed 80.7 points per game (1,372 points/17 games) this season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 76.7

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (761 free throw attempts/1,650 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ball State has averaged 68.1 points per game (1,157 points/17 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 81.4

Ball State has averaged 12.7 assists per game (216 assists/17 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 15.7

Ball State averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (1,372 points/999 shots) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Central Michigan allowed opponents to shoot 41% (784/1,916) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (2,242 points/1,916 shots) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Central Michigan has allowed 80.7 points per game (1,372 points/17 games) this season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 76.7

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