Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ball State vs Central Michigan

The Ball State face the Central Michigan Chippewas, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 20.

We’re confident that Over 142.5 is the value bet at -110. We’re expecting Ball State and Central Michigan to rack up the points, so we’ll have a wager on the totals.

Ball State won their previous game, beating Ohio Bobcats at home. It was a 76-71 win.

Central Michigan Chippewas suffered a defeat in their last game. A 100-61 scoreline occurred on the road against Miami-Ohio RedHawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Central Michigan beat Ball State when the teams last met. It was a 69-67 scoreline. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L

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Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Ball State vs Central Michigan with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 142.5 when these college teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -110.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Ball State vs Central Michigan stats:

• The 142.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ball State games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Ball State games on the road.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Ball State games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 8 CMU games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 CMU games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 CMU games.

Over 142.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ball State 71 - 75 Central Michigan

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Chippewas to secure a 75-71 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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Ball State vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Central Michigan are -102 to win against Ball State who are priced at betting odds of -118. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 54% chance of success.

The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 142.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 142.5 at -110.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Ball State

-118

CMU

-102

Point Spread

Ball State -1.5

-100

CMU +1.5

-122

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Ball State Stats

Central Michigan Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 61.90 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 83.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• 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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