NCAA Basketball Odds: Bowling Green Falcons vs Ball State Cardinals

A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Bowling Green Falcons taking on the Ball State Cardinals Saturday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Bowling Green Falcons opened as 5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Bowling Green Falcons vs Ball State Cardinals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Ball State Cardinals currently sport a 9-5 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 3-6-1 ATS. The Bowling Green Falcons are 6-8 and 6-6 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Ball State Cardinals produce a 7-3 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Bowling Green Falcons have gone 6-5-1 against the totals betting line.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Ball State Cardinals rated this week at No. 163 and the Bowling Green Falcons sitting at No. 173.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Ball State's No. 87-ranked scoring average of 77.57 PPG, against a Bowling Green Falcons defense rated No. 173 and allowing 72.71 PPG. The Ball State Cardinals FG% has averaged 46.31% to date this season, more than the Bowling Green Falcons shooters have managed so far (42.89% per game).