Ohio vs Ball State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 6

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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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  • Ohio (9-12) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Ball State (13-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Ohio / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats (9-12) visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals (13-7) on Feb. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Muncie, IN.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Ohio vs. Ball State Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio-1.5 -115O 148.5 -105-135
Ball State +1.5 -105U 148.5 -115+110

Ohio vs Ball State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 54.5% 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 Ball State will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+1.45 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.55 Units / -9.95% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -5.52% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.13% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (311 assists/ 209 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (311 assists/ 209 TOs) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Ohio has 18.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has 23.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Ball State has a 41% free throw rate (1,240 free throw attempts/2,993 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ball State has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (179 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Ball State has 21.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Ohio has averaged 6.7 steals per game (147 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Ohio has 368 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.7 steals per game (368 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,301 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ball State has averaged 5.6 steals per game (300 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Ball State has averaged 5.6 steals per game (124 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Ball State has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (3,841 points/3,138 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26


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