Western Michigan vs Ball State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Jan 2025

Ball State Against the Spread Stand Out

Ball State really stand out on the spread. Back them at -4.5 to beat Western Michigan with the confidence that the favorites cover the line at -120.

7 Wins for Ball State in Past 10 H2H Games

Western Michigan Broncos lost on the road in their previous game. Central Michigan Chippewas won 73-52.

Ball State lost on the road in their last game. Northern Illinois Huskies won 76-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 78-76 (OT) in favor of Western Michigan when they last played Ball State. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Ball State have won seven.

Western Michigan vs Ball State Prediction & Picks

We’re confident of backing Ball State to cover the -4.5 spread in this college game. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -120.

In order to come up with the best college basketball picks, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also lots of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Western Michigan vs Ball State stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Ball State in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Ball State -4.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

If you’re hunting for bigger odds and feel confident your selection is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

Best Bet

Ball State -4.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 73 - 82 Ball State

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, Ball State can be backed to win 82-73 at huge betting odds.

Western Michigan vs Ball State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Ball State Likelier Winners

Ball State have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability due to their -192 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Western Michigan are trading at +160.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 150.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 150.5 selection is available to back at -105.

You can back Ball State to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -175 to achieve this, with WMU +125 to win the race to this total.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

WMU

+160

Ball State

-192

Point Spread

WMU +4.5

-110

Ball State -4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 150.5

-115

Over 150.5

-105

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Michigan Stats

Ball State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 81.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.50 pts and allowed 78.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 home games