- Ball State is a -4.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- Western Michigan / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Michigan Broncos visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Muncie, IN, USA.
Ball State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Western Michigan vs. Ball State Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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Western Michigan vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Michigan | +4.5 -110 | O 150.5 -110 | +165 |
| Ball State | -4.5 -110 | U 150.5 -110 | -200 |
Western Michigan vs Ball State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this college basketball game with 52.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Michigan vs Ball State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ball State will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 17 away games (+2.35 Units / 14% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+4.00 Units / 13% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Michigan has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -30.81% ROI).
- 4-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.75 Units / -19.97% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ball State has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI).
- 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.05 Units / -32.04% ROI
- 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.45 Units / 19.66% ROI
- 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.33% ROI
Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3
Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Western Michigan is shooting 27% from three (100/368) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has a 42% free throw rate (1,148 free throw attempts/2,709 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Ball State has attempted 503 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Ball State has a 49% free throw rate (503 free throw attempts/1,032 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Ball State has 26.5 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan has averaged 5.7 steals per game (290 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Western Michigan has averaged 6.4 steals per game (121 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (102 steals/19 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Ball State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (267 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Ball State has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (509 rebounds/19 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1
Ball State averaged 5.5 steals per game (165 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
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