Ball State vs SIU-Edwardsville Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 8

SIU-Edwardsville coach Brian Barone argues a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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  • SIU-Edwardsville is a -3.5 point favorite vs Ball State
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Ball State / SIU-Edwardsville TV channel: ESPN+

The Ball State Cardinals visit First Community Arena to take on the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars on Dec. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Edwardsville, IL.

SIU-Edwardsville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Ball State vs. SIU-Edwardsville Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Ball State vs. SIU-Edwardsville Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ball State+3.5 -115O 136.5 -105+135
SIU-Edwardsville -3.5 -105U 136.5 -115-160

Ball State vs SIU-Edwardsville Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ball State will win this college basketball game with 51.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ball State vs SIU-Edwardsville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SIU-Edwardsville will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.49 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+3.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 2-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 1-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.2 Units / -82.96% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.35 Units / -35.88% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.07% ROI

SIU-Edwardsville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SIU-Edwardsville has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.4 Units / 4.85% ROI
  • 1-6 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI
  • 6-1 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 63.64% ROI

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Ball State averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (347 turnovers/30 games) last season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Ball State shot 45% (750/1,677) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%

Ball State averaged 74.0 points per game (2,220 points/30 games) last season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72.5

SIU-Edwardsville Offensive Stats & Trends:

SIU Edwardsville averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5

SIU Edwardsville made 7.3 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8

SIU Edwardsville averaged 11.4 assists per game (342 assists/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.4

SIU Edwardsville had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (342 assists/ 303 TOs) last season — 5th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State averaged 5.5 steals per game (165 steals/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Ball State averaged 5.5 steals per game (165 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ball State allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4

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

SIU-Edwardsville Defensive Stats & Trends:

SIU Edwardsville stole the ball 198 times last season — 4th most among Ohio Valley Teams

SIU Edwardsville averaged 6.6 steals per game (198 steals/30 games) last season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

SIU Edwardsville allowed 69.9 points per game (2,097 points/30 games) last season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 71.0

SIU Edwardsville allowed 7.5 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th highest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 6.9


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