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The Ball State Cardinals (9-10, 3-4 MAC) host the Western Michigan Broncos (5-14, 2-5 MAC) in MAC action at John E. Worthen Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
The Cardinals match up with the Broncos in a game that Ball State is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The matchup has a point total of 150.5.
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Ball State vs. Western Michigan Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Muncie, Indiana
- Arena: John E. Worthen Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Ball State vs. Western Michigan Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Ball State (-4.5)
- Moneyline: Ball State (-194), Western Michigan (+160)
- Total: 150.5 points
Pick ATS:Ball State (-4.5)
- Pick OU: Under (150.5)
- Prediction: Ball State 77, Western Michigan 71
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Ball State vs. Western Michigan Comparison
| Ball State Rank | Ball State Stat | Western Michigan Stat | Western Michigan Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155th | 75.7 | Points Scored | 71.5 | 256th |
| 240th | 73.5 | Points Allowed | 76.3 | 301st |
| 204th | 13.5 | Assists | 12.5 | 272nd |
| 210th | 11.6 | Turnovers | 10.4 | 83rd |
| 119th | 46.0% | Field Goal % | 42.5% | 297th |
| 158th | 43.2% | Field Goal % Allowed | 46.4% | 320th |
Ball State Key Players
- The leader in points and assists for the Cardinals is Jermahri Hill, who scores 16.1 points and distributes 3.2 assists per game.
- Ball State's best rebounder is Payton Sparks, who averages 7.3 boards per game in addition to a PPG average of 11.7.
- Juan Sebastian Gorosito makes more threes per game than any other member of the Cardinals, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.7 per contest.
- Hill and Mickey Pearson Jr. lead Ball State on the defensive end, with Hill leading the team in steals averaging 1.0 per game and Pearson in blocks averaging 0.5 per contest.
Western Michigan Key Players
- Markhi Strickland racks up 11.7 points per game to be the top scorer for the Broncos.
- Western Michigan's leader in rebounds is Owen Lobsinger with 7.5 per game, and its leader in assists is Javaughn Hannah with 2.0 per game.
- Brandon Muntu makes 1.5 three-pointers per game, the most on the Broncos.
- Western Michigan's leader in steals is Strickland with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Max Burton with 0.6 per game.
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