Central Michigan vs Ball State Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Duante Johnson, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 5, 01:37 | 4 min read

Central Michigan Chippewas (CMU)

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Ball State Cardinals

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Get Over the Total With Confidence

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 147 points between Central Michigan and Ball State. Our betting prediction is priced up at 1.91 which looks worth taking.

82-80 Ball State Win When Teams Last Clashed

Central Michigan Chippewas were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Eastern Michigan Eagles claimed a 84-73 win.

Ball State lost on the road in their last game. Bowling Green Falcons won 61-52.

Ball State have beaten Central Michigan in the last matchups. The victories came on the road by 79-71 and 82-80 scorelines. Ball State have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Ball State 14-17 2336 2300 36 9-8 5-9 4L
Central Michigan 14-17 2341 2237 104 8-6 6-11 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our expert college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Central Michigan vs Ball State stats:

  • The 147 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 CMU games.
  • The 147 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 CMU games.
  • The 147 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Ball State games at home.
  • The 147 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ball State games at home.
  • The 147 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Central Michigan vs Ball State Prediction

You can get 1.91 that there are Over 147 points and there’s plenty of juice in those betting odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total bet, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to wager Over when it comes to different levels.

Over 147 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Published 10:52, 04 March 2025

Central Michigan vs Ball State Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 147
Spread Ball State +3.5
Result & BTTS 60 Ball State / Yes

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 147, Ball State +3.5 and both teams to score 60 points and Ball State to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan Central Michigan logo 75 - 76 Ball State logo Ball State

We’ll roll the dice and go for Ball State to register a 76-75 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

Central Michigan vs Ball State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

We’re seeing Ball State priced up at 2.24 for a victory, with Central Michigan trading at 1.66. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 45%.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 147.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 147.5, there are odds of 1.91.

CMU are 1.71 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. Ball State can be wagered at 2.00 to get to the 20-point mark first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Central Michigan logo Central Michigan Stats

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Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

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NCAAB Table Select Season

Mid-American Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Akron 28-6 2876 2532 344 19-0 9-6 7W
Miami (OH) 25-9 2740 2473 267 17-1 8-8 1L
Kent State 22-11 2433 2256 177 12-5 10-6 1L
Toledo 18-15 2603 2645 -42 12-5 6-10 1L
Ohio 16-16 2554 2449 105 12-3 4-13 3L
Eastern Michigan 16-16 2355 2449 -94 10-5 6-11 2L
Ball State 14-17 2336 2300 36 9-8 5-9 4L
Central Michigan 14-17 2341 2237 104 8-6 6-11 1L
Bowling Green 14-18 2352 2366 -14 9-9 5-9 2L
Western Michigan 12-20 2306 2433 -127 6-9 6-11 1L
Buffalo 9-22 2226 2508 -282 6-9 3-13 2L
Northern Illinois 6-25 2199 2383 -184 5-10 1-15 1W
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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