Ball State vs. Western Michigan Betting Picks & Predictions
The Ball State Cardinals (13-16, 8-10 MAC) hit the road in MAC action against the Western Michigan Broncos (8-22, 4-15 MAC) on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM ET. The Cardinals are 2.5-point favorites in the game. Find more below on the Ball State vs. Western Michigan betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The matchup’s over/under is 144.5.
Ball State vs. Western Michigan Betting Line
Ball State vs Western Michigan Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Ball State |
-2.5 |
– |
– |
144.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
– |
– |
Ball State vs. Western Michigan Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, March 4, 2022
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Computer Predictions for Ball State vs. Western Michigan
Computer picks for Cardinals vs Broncos
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Western Michigan (+2.5)
|
Over (144.5)
|
Western Michigan 75 Ball State 72
|
Ball State vs. Western Michigan Betting Trends
Against the spread, Ball State is 14-15-0 this season.
The Cardinals have an ATS record of 4-3 in their seven games when favored by 2.5 points or more so far this season.
Ball State has eclipsed the over/under in 48.3% of its opportunities this year (14 times in 29 games with a set point total).
Ball State Leaders
The Cardinals points and rebounds leader is Payton Sparks. He contributes 13.2 points per game and adds 8.2 rebounds.
Luke Bumbalough paces the squad with 2.8 assists per game.
Bumbalough is the top three-point shooter for the Cardinals, connecting on 2.6 per game.
Ball State’s blocks leader is Miryne Thomas, who averages 0.6 per game. Tyler Cochran leads the team averaging 1.9 steals a game.
Ball State Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.6 |
147 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.6 |
256 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.5 |
149 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
32.3 |
231 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
13.8 |
41 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.0 |
160 |
Western Michigan vs. Ball State Betting Trends
Western Michigan has beaten the spread 14 times in 30 games.
The Broncos are 12-11-1 as 2.5-point underdogs or more.
This season, 14 of Western Michigan’s 30 games have hit the over.
Western Michigan Leaders
Lamar Norman Jr.’s excellent performances this season give him the top spot on the Broncos scoring and assists leaderboards with 20.1 points per game and 1.7 assists per game.
Markeese Hastings’ 8.7 rebounds per game paces Western Michigan’s rebounding effort. He also adds 8.9 points per game.
Norman leads the Broncos in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 3.4 made threes per game.
Western Michigan’s Norman has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 0.9 per game and Titus Wright is first in blocks with 0.7 per game.
Western Michigan Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
42.1 |
280 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
46.0 |
311 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
29.8 |
288 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.2 |
276 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
13.0 |
85 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.6 |
10 |
Betting Tips for Ball State vs. Western Michigan
The Western Michigan (+2.5) is our best bet after analyzing all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer projects the total score will go over the total of 144.5 points, with a final score of Ball State 75, Western Michigan 72.
