Ball State vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

Ohio head coach Jeff Boals watches his team play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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  • Ohio is a -9.5 point favorite vs Ball State
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Ball State / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Ball State Cardinals visit Convocation Center Ohio to take on the Ohio Bobcats on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Athens, OH.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Ball State vs. Ohio Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Ball State vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Ball State vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 74.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ball State vs Ohio Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.50 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the Spread in 2 of their last 3 games (+0.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.40 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+6.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.65 Units / 40% ROI)

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 9-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.35 Units / -25.2% ROI).

  • 6-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.05 Units / -40.04% ROI
  • 7-16 when betting the Over for -10.6 Units / -41.9% ROI
  • 16-7 when betting the Under for +8.3 Units / 32.81% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 11-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -9.9% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has averaged 66.0 points per game (1,584 points/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 79.3

Ball State has averaged 12.0 assists per game (289 assists/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 15.0

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 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (236 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (446 assists/ 300 TOs) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Ohio made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has allowed 70.3 points per game (1,687 points/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 76.2

Ball State forced 10.3 turnovers per game (308 turnovers/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.4

Ball State allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (2,132 points/1,763 shots) last season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Ball State has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (524 rebounds/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio forced 13.1 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Ohio allowed 70.3 points per game (2,250 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Ohio averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ohio allowed 7.3 made three-pointers per game last season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4


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