Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Ball State when they take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Central Michigan Chippewas betting line as -7-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Ball State Cardinals vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Ball State Cardinals will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 7-11 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Central Michigan Chippewas are 7-9-2 ATS. Ball State Cardinals are 10-8 on betting the total; Central Michigan Chippewas are 9-9.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 66 (Central Michigan) and the No. 185 (Ball State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Central Michigan's No. 86 nationally ranked offense (76.62 points per game) against a Ball State Cardinals defense that sits as the No. 42 at 66.17 PPG. The Central Michigan Chippewas have been averaging 45.02% from the field, more than the Cardinals have managed so far this season (44.7% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cardinals got 13 points from Franko House, but it was Ohio that prevailed in a 72-69 final on Tuesday at Worthen Arena.
The Chippewas endured a 71-56 loss at the hands of the Eagles on Tuesday, despite a 16-point effort from Chris Fowler at EMU Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Ball State at Miami (Ohio), Tuesday, February 16th
Central Michigan at Toledo, Tuesday, February 16th