Central Michigan vs. Ball State Basketball Game Time, TV Channel & Live Str

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, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

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How to Watch Central Michigan vs. Ball State

• Game day: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
• Game time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+

Central Michigan 2024-25 Season Stats

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Central Michigan vs. Ball State Stat Insights

Points

• The Chippewas are averaging 73.2 points, only 0.2 more than the 73 the Cardinals give up.
• When Central Michigan scores more than 73, it has a record of 6-1.
• Ball State is 6-3 when allowing fewer than 73.2 points.
• The Cardinals' 75.9 points per game are 5.8 more than the Chippewas concede.
• Ball State is 7-4 when putting up over 70.1 points.
• Central Michigan's record is 8-5 when it gives up fewer than 75.9 points.
• The Chippewas have 54 more points than their opponents this season (3.1 per game), and the Cardinals have 49 more than their opponents (2.9 per game).

Shooting

• The Chippewas shoot 45.3% from the field, 2.4% higher than the Cardinals concede defensively.
• In games when Central Michigan shoots better than 42.9% from the field, it is 7-3 overall.
• The Cardinals make 46.1% of their shots from the field, just 3.9% more than the Chippewas' defensive field-goal percentage.
• Ball State is 8-4 when shooting better than 42.2% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Chippewas average 32.9 rebounds, 0.6 more than the Cardinals' average.
• Central Michigan is 7-3 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Ball State is 2-7 when it falls short on the boards.
• The Chippewas average 8.3 offensive rebounds, only 0.7 more than the Cardinals.
• The Chippewas are 4-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Cardinals are 5-4 when they fall short there.
• Both these teams are strong on the boards. Central Michigan has an average rebounding margin of +3.1999999999999993, and Ball State is at +0.6999999999999957.

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