Central Michigan vs Ball State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs Ball State

The Central Michigan Chippewas square off against the Ball State, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, March 6.

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when Central Michigan go up against Ball State. Our prediction is that there will be Over 136.5 points and that is available at -108.

Central Michigan Chippewas were beaten 77-64 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Akron Zips.

Ball State won their last game 74-71 (OT). This was a road victory against Western Michigan Broncos.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ball State beat Central Michigan when the teams last met. It was a 68-67 scoreline. Ball State have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ball State	11-19	2008	2085	-77	7-7	4-12	3W
Central Michigan	10-20	2206	2299	-93	8-5	2-15	1L

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Central Michigan vs Ball State Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Central Michigan vs Ball State picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The teams are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 136.5 as a great pick at -108 for this college matchup.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Central Michigan vs Ball State stats:

• The 136.5 line has been covered in the last 4 CMU games.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 CMU games on the road.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 CMU games.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Ball State games at home.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Ball State games at home.

Over 136.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% chance of this pick winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan 72 - 71 Ball State

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on the Chippewas enjoying a 72-71 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Central Michigan vs Ball State 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.

You might not get rich backing Ball State at -130. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 56% chance of winning this college game. Central Michigan are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +110.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 136.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 136.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Moneyline

CMU

+110

Ball State

-130

Point Spread

CMU +1.5

-105

Ball State -1.5

-115

Total Points

Under 136.5

-112

Over 136.5

-108

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Central Michigan Stats

Ball State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 136.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 82.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 135.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 136.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.00 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.00 pts and allowed 67.10 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)	30-0	2708	2214	494	17-0	13-0	27W
Akron	25-5	2683	2230	453	15-2	10-3	6W
Kent State	21-8	2457	2332	125	14-3	7-5	1W
Bowling Green	17-13	2449	2144	305	12-7	5-6	1W
Buffalo	17-13	2349	2266	83	8-8	9-5	1W
Toledo	16-14	2426	2303	123	10-4	6-10	1L
UMass	16-15	2494	2402	92	11-6	5-9	1W
Ohio	15-15	2309	2319	-10	11-7	4-8	2L
Ball State	11-19	2008	2085	-77	7-7	4-12	3W
Central Michigan	10-20	2206	2299	-93	8-5	2-15	1L
Western Michigan	10-20	2240	2378	-138	7-8	3-12	2L
Eastern Michigan	9-20	2036	2154	-118	6-6	3-14	3L
Northern Illinois	9-20	2031	2240	-209	6-7	3-13	4L

• 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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