The Ball State Cardinals will look to improve on a 13-7 record on Saturday when they host the Western Michigan Broncos in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Worthen Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Ball State sat as -6.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Michigan Broncos will look to cover the spread vs the Ball State Cardinals on Saturday, as the Broncos are 9-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cardinals are 7-8-1 ATS. Western Michigan is 9-6-1 against the total, while Ball State is 12-4 versus the total betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 220-rated Western Michigan Broncos taking on the No. 119-rated Ball State Cardinals in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Ball State's No. 29-rated squad against Western Michigan's No. 191-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Ball State rates No. 56 in the country with 8.7 per game, while their foes tonight, the Western Michigan Broncos rank No. 215 nationally with 6.26 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Broncos endured a 90-80 loss at the hands of the Zips on Tuesday, despite a 25-point effort from Thomas Wilder at University Arena.
The Cardinals grabbed a 88-80 win over the Eagles on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from Franko House at EMU Convocation Center.
- Western Michigan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Western Michigan is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 5 games
- Western Michigan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Ball State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Ball State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ball State's last 5 games
- Ball State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Western Michigan home to Ohio, Tuesday, January 31st
Ball State at Toledo, Tuesday, January 31st
