MAC foes square off when the Central Michigan Chippewas (8-9, 2-3 MAC) host the Ball State Cardinals (8-9, 2-3 MAC) at McGuirk Arena, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The Cardinals are 4.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s over/under is set at 139.5.
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Central Michigan Cover -4.5 vs Ball State -108
Central Michigan vs. Ball State betting lines
- Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: -194
- Ball State moneyline odds to win: +160
- Spread: Central Michigan (-4.5)
- Total: 139.5
Central Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Central Michigan has done a better job covering the spread in home games (3-1-0) than it has in road games (5-4-0).
- The Chippewas have eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of games at home (75%) than road tilts (55.6%).
- At home, Central Michigan has won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 2-1 (.667). In away games, it is 1-1 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Chippewas have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 70.1 points per contest over that span compared to the 73.2 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Central Michigan’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 72.0 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 70.1 points per game its opponents average this season.
- Over their past 10 outings, the Chippewas are making 1.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.6 compared to 6.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (29.6% compared to 31.3% season-long).
Central Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-6-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
- O-U-P: 8-6-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (157th in nation) | 42.2 (119th) | 32.9 (156th) | 29.7 (102nd) | 13.9 (171st) | 12.8 (295th) |
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Ball State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Ball State has been better against the spread away (3-3-0) than at home (2-5-0) this year.
- In terms of the over/under, Cardinals games have gone over less often at home (four of seven, 57.1%) than on the road (five of six, 83.3%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Cardinals have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (1-4).
Recent trends
- The Cardinals have performed better offensively in their previous 10 games, scoring 76.8 points per contest, 0.9 more than their season average of 75.9.
- Ball State is surrendering 75.1 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 2.1 more points than it is allowing for the season (73.0).
- Over their last 10 games, the Cardinals are making 7.6 threes per game, 0.3 more than their season average (7.3). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (37.6%) compared to their season average (34.3%).
Ball State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-9-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-3 (Home: 2-3; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.1 (118th in nation) | 42.9 (152nd) | 32.3 (198th) | 31.6 (203rd) | 13.1 (239th) | 11.6 (204th) |
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