Ohio vs Ball State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Ohio (18-13) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Ball State (20-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats (18-13) visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Ball State Cardinals (20-11) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EST in Cleveland.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Ohio vs. Ball State Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Ohio vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio-1.5 +100O 150.5 -105-115
Ball State +1.5 -120U 150.5 -115-105

Ohio vs Ball State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Ohio will win this game with 51.0% confidence.

Ohio vs Ball State Spread Prediction:

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

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio and Ball State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+8.80 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+6.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 50 games (+11.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 39 games (+7.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.50 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has gone 16-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.65 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 17-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.05 Units / 0.05% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.85 Units / 14.72% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -23.6% ROI

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has gone 16-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.75 Units / 5.49% ROI).

  • 19-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.35 Units / 7.96% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.38% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.75 Units / -24.26% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has a 26% free throw rate (363 free throw attempts/1,376 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ohio has a TS% of 49% this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (739 assists/ 602 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Ohio is shooting 36% from three (192/527) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has 24.9 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Ball State has attempted 547 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Ball State has a 45% free throw rate (547 free throw attempts/1,205 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ball State has 22.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 6.3 steals per game (138 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ohio has averaged 7.0 steals per game (401 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Ohio has 401 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (537 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (521 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ball State has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,291 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Ball State has averaged 6.1 steals per game (325 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Ball State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (137 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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