- Ohio is a -4.5 point favorite vs Ball State
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Ohio / Ball State TV channel: CBSN
The Ohio Bobcats visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Muncie, IN.
Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Ohio vs. Ball State Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Ohio vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Ohio vs Ball State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 65.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Ohio vs Ball State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 54.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Ohio Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.05 Units / 16% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.10 Units / 14% ROI)
Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 6.88% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ball State has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.71% ROI).
- 2-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.75 Units / -70.57% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
Ohio 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 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
Ball State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (132/373) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Ball State averaged 5.1 steals per game (153 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio forced 13.1 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Ohio has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (212 turnovers/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 13.3
Ohio allowed 70.3 points per game (2,250 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
Ohio has allowed 7.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.8
Ohio 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 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
Ball State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (132/373) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Ball State averaged 5.1 steals per game (153 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio forced 13.1 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Ohio has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (212 turnovers/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 13.3
Ohio allowed 70.3 points per game (2,250 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
Ohio has allowed 7.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.8
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