Ball State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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Eastern Michigan coach Stan Heath watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-59.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 16, 2024, 12:21 PM
  • Ball State (9-5) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (7-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Ball State / Eastern Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Ball State Cardinals (9-5) visit George Gervin GameAbove Center to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-7) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Ypsilanti, MI.

Ball State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ball State-1.5 -105O 139.5 -110-115
Eastern Michigan +1.5 -115U 139.5 -110-105

Ball State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ball State will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ball State vs Eastern Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ball State will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 games at home (+6.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -100% ROI

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -100% ROI

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has 22.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Ball State has a 41% free throw rate (1,097 free throw attempts/2,661 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ball State has a TS% of 49% this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Ball State has averaged 11.8 assists per game (188 assists/16 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.1 assists per game (475 assists/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Eastern Michigan has made 5.6 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Eastern Michigan has an eFG% of 49% this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Eastern Michigan is shooting 32% from three (90/285) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has averaged 5.1 steals per game (81 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Ball State has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,147 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Ball State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (257 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Ball State has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (3,414 points/2,778 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,030 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (3,694 points/2,785 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 5.7 steals per game (91 steals/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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