- Central Michigan is a -3.5 point favorite vs Ball State
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Central Michigan / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+
The Central Michigan Chippewas visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Muncie, IN, USA.
Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Central Michigan vs. Ball State Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Central Michigan vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Central Michigan | -3.5 -105 | O 147.5 -110 | -160 |
| Ball State | +3.5 -115 | U 147.5 -110 | +135 |
Central Michigan vs Ball State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Central Michigan vs Ball State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.50 Units / 26% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.71 Units / 8% ROI)
- Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.95 Units / 16% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.54 Units / 14% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Michigan has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).
- 9-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.95 Units / -10.02% ROI
- 15-10 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI
Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ball State has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI).
- 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.1 Units / -20.85% ROI
- 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.95 Units / 10.33% ROI
- 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.2% ROI
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,127 points/1,880 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Central Michigan averaged 66.5 points per game (2,127 points/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Central Michigan had a TS% of 44% last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Central Michigan had an eFG% of 47% last season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has a 48% free throw rate (732 free throw attempts/1,528 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Ball State has 26.1 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Ball State has a 43% free throw rate (1,377 free throw attempts/3,205 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Ball State has attempted 732 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (781 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Central Michigan has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (746 rebounds/29 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Central Michigan has 405 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams
Central Michigan has averaged 6.6 steals per game (405 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has averaged 5.2 steals per game (146 steals/28 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Ball State has forced 10.3 turnovers per game (288 turnovers/28 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.5
Ball State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (311 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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
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