Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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  • Ball State (14-10) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (11-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Eastern Michigan / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-13) visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals (14-10) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Muncie, IN.

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

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan+9.5 -110O 143.5 -110+400
Ball State -9.5 -110U 143.5 -110-550

Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ball State will win this college basketball game with 83.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ball State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.45 Units / 9% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 11-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.25 Units / -12.33% ROI).

  • 8-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -3.98% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.91% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.56% ROI

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • 11-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.6 Units / -10.89% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.25 Units / -8.51% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.38% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Eastern Michigan has averaged 9.9 assists per game (535 assists/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.3 assists per game (238 assists/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Eastern Michigan has a 27% free throw rate (357 free throw attempts/1,346 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

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: 19.3

Ball State has a 41% free throw rate (1,259 free throw attempts/3,064 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ball State has averaged 1.35 points per shot (1,734 points/1,280 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Ball State has made 7.7 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (497 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (4,254 points/3,185 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,164 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (497 rebounds/23 games) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has averaged 5.6 steals per game (128 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Ball State has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (3,925 points/3,196 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Ball State has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (551 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ball State has averaged 5.5 steals per game (304 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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