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Bowling Green Falcons vs Ball St. Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Worthen Arena — Muncie, IN

Article updated Jan 11, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Bowling Green Falcons will take on the Ball State Cardinals in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday afternoon at Worthen Arena. The Falcons, coming off a recent win

Game outlook

The Bowling Green Falcons will take on the Ball State Cardinals in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday afternoon at Worthen Arena. The Falcons, coming off a recent win over Western Michigan, will look to secure their second consecutive victory. Meanwhile, the Cardinals will be aiming to bounce back from a loss to Miami (OH). With Ball State opening as the betting favorite at -4.5 and the current line at Ball State -5.5, it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this showdown. Be sure to check out the full prediction for the Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ball State Cardinals game to find out more.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Falcons +170 | Cardinals -210

Spread: Falcons +5.5 (-110) | Cardinals -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ball St. will win straight-up is 68%.

Bowling Green Falcons

Bowling Green's men's basketball team is coming off a win against Western Michigan and will look to continue their success in their upcoming game. The team averages 80.3 points per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game, with key contributions from Trey Thomas, Marcus Johnson, and Derrick Butler. However, the Falcons have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 76 points per game. With a power ranking of 246, Bowling Green ranks 126th in offense and 271st in defense. They have a record of 6-8 this season and will need to improve on the defensive end to secure another victory.

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Ball St. Cardinals Analysis

The Ball State Cardinals recently had their four-game winning streak ended by Miami (OH), and they will look to bounce back and secure their fifth win in their last six games when they face the Falcons. Despite scoring 72 points in their last game, the Cardinals struggled with their shooting percentages, making 43.4 percent of their field goals and 23.8 percent of their three-pointers. Payton Sparks led the team with 20 points and 16 rebounds, while Jermahri Hill and Mickey Pearson Jr. also contributed to the scoring effort. Defensively, Ball State has allowed an average of 70.9 points per game but gave up 80 points in their last outing. In terms of power ranking and statistics, the Cardinals rank #183 for offense and #157 for defense, with a 7-7 overall record (5-6 ATS). They will need to improve their shooting and defensive performance to secure a victory in their upcoming game against Bowling Green.

Ball State Cardinals Expected to Dominate Against Falcons in Upcoming Game

The upcoming game between the Cardinals and Falcons is expected to favor Ball State, as they have been performing well recently. Winning four out of their last five games, the Cardinals have demonstrated a strong shooting ability, with an impressive shooting percentage of over 48% in their last three games. Additionally, their skills in rebounding surpass those of the Falcons, with an average of more than six offensive rebounds per game. Furthermore, Ball State's proficiency in ball control minimizes turnovers, reducing the Falcons' chances of scoring. Conversely, the Falcons have struggled defensively, allowing over 80 points in their last three games. Therefore, it is predicted that Ball State will dominate in this game. Betting on Ball State to cover the spread appears to be the wise choice.

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SportsJaw Falcons vs Cardinals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Falcons vs Cardinals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bowling Green Falcons+170 → +188Moved
  • Moneyline · Ball St. Cardinals-208 → -223Moved
  • Spread · Bowling Green Falcons+4.5 (-110) → +5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ball St. Cardinals-4.5 (-110) → -5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over150.5 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under150.5 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bowling Green Falcons
18-14 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ball St. Cardinals
12-19 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-11T06:15:20.737Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-08Ball St. Cardinals 70 · Bowling Green Falcons 80
  • 2024-01-30Bowling Green Falcons 81 · Ball St. Cardinals 72
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ball St. Cardinals defeated Bowling Green Falcons 91-69

Ball St. Cardinals defeated Bowling Green Falcons 91-69 on January 11, 2025, a 22-point decision in the series. Ball St. Cardinals' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 42-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bowling Green Falcons +5 (-110) spread, Ball St. Cardinals covered, while the 160 combined points finished over the recorded total of 149.5.

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