The Central Michigan Chippewas hope to be lousy hosts on Tuesday as the Ball State Cardinals pay a visit to McGuirk Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Ball State Cardinals opened as 0-point 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).
Ball State Cardinals vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Michigan Chippewas sport a record of 16-13 and 14-9-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Ball State Cardinals have 19-10 and 11-16 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 14-9-1 for the Central Michigan Chippewas and 11-16 for the Ball State Cardinals.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 82-rated Central Michigan Chippewas and the No. 266-ranked Ball State Cardinals, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Central Michigan's No. 62-ranked scoring average of 77.86 PPG, against a Ball State Cardinals defense rated No. 172 and allowing 73.97 PPG. The Central Michigan Chippewas FG% has averaged 43.22% to date this season, less than the Ball State Cardinals shooters have managed so far (45.73% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ball State suffered a 87-80 loss against Western Michigan on Friday, getting 24 points from Tahjai Teague in a losing effort at Worthen Arena.
Central Michigan suffered a 89-76 loss against Toledo on Friday, getting 25 points from Cecil Williams in a losing effort at Savage Arena.
- Ball State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
- Ball State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ball State's last 5 games
- Ball State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Central Michigan is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Central Michigan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Central Michigan's last 7 games
- Central Michigan is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Ball State at Northern Illinois, Friday, March 2nd
Central Michigan at Western Michigan, Friday, March 2nd
