Ball State vs Western Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ball State vs Western Michigan

The Ball State battle the Western Michigan Broncos, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

With Ball State capable of remaining close to Western Michigan, backing them on the spread could be the best way forward. -110 is available that the +3.5 is covered.

Ball State triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Northern Illinois Huskies were beaten 79-43.

Western Michigan Broncos lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 69-67 at home to Miami-Ohio RedHawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Western Michigan have won back-to-back matchups against Ball State. Both victories were on the road by 78-76 (OT) and 74-71 scorelines. Ball State have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L

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Ball State vs Western Michigan Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Ball State vs Western Michigan betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Ball State should be able to battle hard and our pick is that they will cover the line in this college game. It’s set at a more than generous +3.5 and you can get -110.

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Key Ball State vs Western Michigan stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Ball State in 2 consecutive games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 3 consecutive games against Ball State.

Ball State +3.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ball State 72 - 71 Western Michigan

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 72-71 win for Ball State. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Ball State vs Western 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Western Michigan are red-hot -149 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 60% chance of winning this college game. At +122, Ball State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 137.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Over 137.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Moneyline

Ball State

+122

WMU

-149

Point Spread

Ball State +2.5

-112

WMU -2.5

-108

Total Points

Under 137.5

-105

Over 137.5

-115

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Ball State Stats

Western Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 130.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 138.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 136.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.40 pts and allowed 67.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 136.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 79.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 75.20 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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