A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Central Michigan Chippewas taking on the Ball State Cardinals Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Central Michigan Chippewas opened as 3.5-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).
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Michigan Chippewas will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 10-11-2 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Ball State Cardinals are 11-12 ATS. Central Michigan Chippewas are 10-13 on betting the total; Ball State Cardinals are 13-10.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 102-rated Central Michigan Chippewas taking on the No. 98-rated Ball State Cardinals in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Ball State has the nation's No. 170-rated offensive output, at 71.66 PPG. The visiting Central Michigan Chippewas defense ranks No. 170 allowing on average 72.93 PPG. The Cardinals FG% has averaged 45.2% so far, more than the Ball State Chippewas marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.68% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Chippewas got 20 points from Chris Fowler as Central Michigan ran past Toledo 76-74 on Saturday at Savage Arena.
The battle between the Cardinals and Eagles didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Eastern Michigan was handed a 115-79 defeat on Saturday at Worthen Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Central Michigan home to Western Michigan, Friday, March 4th
Ball State at Northern Illinois, Friday, March 4th