Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 6

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 -1.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Eastern Michigan / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Michigan Eagles visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals on Jan. 6. 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 -1.5 (100).

The Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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

Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ball State will win this college basketball game with 59.6% 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 55.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 33 games (+22.95 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.6 Units / 36.25% ROI).

  • 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.95 Units / 58.65% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / -36.5% ROI).

  • 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.55 Units / -63.57% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has averaged 67.8 points per game (881 points/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 81.6

Ball State had 25.4 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

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 13.2 assists per game (172 assists/13 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 15.9

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 has allowed 69.2 points per game (900 points/13 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.7

Ball State has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (294 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.6

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

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has averaged 67.8 points per game (881 points/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 81.6

Ball State had 25.4 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

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 13.2 assists per game (172 assists/13 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 15.9

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 has allowed 69.2 points per game (900 points/13 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.7

Ball State has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (294 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.6

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


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