Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Worthen Arena Tuesday as the Ball State Cardinals look to beat the odds vs the Central Michigan Chippewas in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Ball State Cardinals to cover the point spread in this one found them as -6.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Ball State Cardinals currently sport a 11-6 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 7-8 ATS. The Central Michigan Chippewas are 12-5 and 8-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Ball State Cardinals produce a 4-11 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Central Michigan Chippewas have gone 5-7 against the totals betting line.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Ball State Cardinals at No. 254 and the Central Michigan Chippewas at No. 77 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Ball State has the nation's No. 116-rated offensive output, at 75.71 PPG. The visiting Central Michigan Chippewas defense ranks No. 70 allowing on average 68.06 PPG. The Cardinals FG% has averaged 45.52% so far, more than the Ball State Chippewas marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.3% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Central Michigan got 29 points from Shawn Roundtree on the way to a 93-82 loss against Toledo on Saturday at McGuirk Arena.
The Cardinals endured a 73-58 loss at the hands of the Broncos on Saturday, despite a 13-point effort from Tayler Persons at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Central Michigan at Bowling Green, Saturday, January 20th
Ball State at Miami-Ohio, Saturday, January 20th