Detroit Mercy vs Ball State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 20

Ball State head coach Michael Lewis gestures in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois State in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.
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  • Ball State is a -11.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Detroit Mercy / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+

The Detroit Mercy Titans visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals on Nov. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Muncie, IN.

Ball State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Detroit Mercy vs. Ball State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Detroit Mercy vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Detroit Mercy+11.5 -110O 144.5 -110+500
Ball State -11.5 -110U 144.5 -110-700

Detroit Mercy vs Ball State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ball State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Detroit Mercy vs Ball State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Detroit Mercy will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+4.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 27.69% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -31.25% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 0-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.6 Units / -100% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy shot 42% (733/1,746) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Detroit Mercy averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,044 points/1,746 shots) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy made 5.9 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Detroit Mercy had a TS% of 45% last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%

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

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Detroit Mercy allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (251/675) last season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy averaged 7.0 steals per game (216 steals/31 games) last season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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


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