- 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
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio | -1.5 +100 | O 150.5 -105 | -115 |
| Ball State | +1.5 -120 | U 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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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