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Toledo Rockets to Face Ball State Cardinals in Mid-American Conference Showdown at Worthen Arena

On Saturday, the Toledo Rockets will face off against the Ball State Cardinals in a Mid-American Conference game at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana. Toledo comes into the game with a 9-7 record, while Ball State is 8-8. Both teams are looking to bounce back from losses in their last games. Despite no players listed on the injury report, Toledo and Ball State will still face a tough matchup. Ball State opens as the betting favorite at -1, with the line remaining steady. For a detailed prediction of the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive analysis.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockets -104 | Cardinals -115
• Spread: Rockets +1 (-110) | Cardinals -1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 156 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ball St. will win straight-up is 53%.

Toledo vs Ball St. Stats

Toledo Rockets

Toledo Rockets have been performing consistently in terms of scoring and defense this season. They score an average of 77.4 points per game, ranking 120th in the nation, and allow an average of 77.8 points per game, ranking 316th. They shoot 45.7% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range. Sonny Wilson leads the team with an average of 14.9 points per game, while Sam Lewis follows closely with 14.3 points per game. Toledo has a power ranking of 283 and is currently 9-7 this season. They excel in offensive assists but struggle with turnovers, and defensively they need to improve their three-point and free throw defense. Overall, Toledo is a competitive team that shows promise for the rest of the season.

Ball St. Cardinals Analysis

Ball State's men's basketball team has shown a strong offensive performance, averaging 76.0 points per game and shooting 45.6% overall and 34.8% from 3-point range. On defense, they allow an average of 71.8 points per game and opponents shoot 42.2% overall and 31.0% from beyond the arc. Jermahri Hill leads the team in scoring with 16.4 points per game, followed by Mickey Pearson Jr with 11.4 points per game. The team averages 36.4 rebounds per game, with Payton Sparks leading at 7.4 boards per contest. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 184 and are currently 8-8 overall. Their offense is ranked 154th, while their defense is ranked 168th. Ball State's field goal percentage is ranked 146th, and they average 36.60 rebounds per game. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 41.29% from the field and 30.65% from 3-point territory. Overall, Ball State is a competitive team in the college basketball scene.

Ball State Cardinals Showcase Dominant Offense and Defense in Season Matchups

The Ball State Cardinals have demonstrated strong scoring capabilities thus far this season, with an average of 76.0 points per game. Their defensive game is also noteworthy, allowing an average of 71.8 points per game. In comparison, the Toledo team has been scoring slightly higher at 77.4 points per game, but their defense has been less effective, allowing an average of 77.8 points per game. Historically, Ball State has shown dominance over Toledo, covering the spread in 10 of their last 15 head-to-head matchups. Additionally, they have covered the spread in four of their last six games overall and in six of their last eight games against teams from the West division of the Mid-American Conference. The Cardinals' defense has been particularly impressive, holding opponents to 42.2% shooting overall and 31.0% shooting from 3-point territory, ranking 125th and 76th respectively in the nation.

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