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Game time: January 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Worthen Arena — Muncie, IN

Article updated Jan 27, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Western Kentucky (5-11, 2-5 MAC) will be facing off against Ball State (9-10, 3-4 MAC) at Worthen Arena on Tuesday night in an effort to improve their standing in the MAC

Game outlook

Western Kentucky (5-11, 2-5 MAC) will be facing off against Ball State (9-10, 3-4 MAC) at Worthen Arena on Tuesday night in an effort to improve their standing in the MAC conference. The Broncos recently suffered a 73-52 loss to Central Michigan, while the Cardinals are coming off a 76-66 loss to Northern Illinois. Ball State holds a 7-3 record in their last 10 meetings against Western Kentucky. The current betting line favors Ball State at -4.5 after opening at -5. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Western Kentucky vs. Ball State matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Broncos +171 | Cardinals -210

Spread: Broncos +4.5 (-110) | Cardinals -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

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

Western Michigan Broncos

The Western Michigan Broncos recently suffered a loss to Central Michigan following a win over Northern Illinois. Their upcoming game presents an opportunity to bounce back and secure their second win in three games. Western Michigan averages 71.5 points per game, with Markhi Strickland leading the team with 14 points and six rebounds in their last game. Despite their offensive capabilities, the team struggles defensively, allowing an average of 76.3 points per game. With a power ranking of 278, they are ranked 236 in offense and 303 in defense, with room for improvement in their shooting percentages and defensive performance.

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Ball St. Cardinals Analysis

The Ball State Cardinals have faced recent struggles, losing three of their last four games. They will look to bounce back with a win over the Broncos on Tuesday. Despite averaging 75.7 points per game, the team only scored 66 points in their last game, with Ethan Brittain-Watts leading with 16 points and five assists. Defensively, they have struggled, allowing an average of 73.5 points per game. Currently, the Cardinals have a power ranking of 350 and are ranked #144 for offense and #238 for defense. In their upcoming game against Western Michigan, they will need to improve their defensive performance in order to secure a win.

Ball State Cardinals Favored to Beat Broncos in upcoming Match

In the upcoming match between the Cardinals and the Broncos, Ball State holds the advantage due to their recent performance. The Cardinals have displayed strong shooting accuracy, making over 48 percent of their shots in the last three games compared to the Broncos' less than 40 percent success rate. Additionally, Ball State has excelled at free throws, with a conversion rate exceeding 70 percent at home, in contrast to the Broncos' below 70 percent success rate. The Cardinals' ability to secure offensive rebounds, averaging more than six per game, will provide them with additional scoring opportunities. Furthermore, Ball State's proficient ball protection and defensive capabilities make them a formidable opponent against the Broncos, who struggle defensively and concede over 78 points per game on the road. Based on these factors, it is recommended to bet on Ball State covering the spread in this game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Western Michigan Broncos+172 → +175Moved
  • Moneyline · Ball St. Cardinals-210 → -205Moved
  • Spread · Western Michigan Broncos+5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ball St. Cardinals-5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over150.5 (-110) → 150.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under150.5 (-110) → 150.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Western Michigan Broncos
10-21 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ball St. Cardinals
12-19 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-28T03:15:23.318Z). 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

  • 2024-03-02Western Michigan Broncos 78 · Ball St. Cardinals 76
  • 2024-02-03Ball St. Cardinals 77 · Western Michigan Broncos 67
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ball St. Cardinals 74-71

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ball St. Cardinals 74-71 on January 28, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. Western Michigan Broncos' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded Western Michigan Broncos +4.5 (-110) spread, Western Michigan Broncos covered, while the 145 combined points finished under the recorded total of 150.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MtgoldsteinSpread · Ball St. Cardinals -4.5 (-110)Loss
  • JamescashiolaTotal · Over 150.5 (-110)Loss
  • 1118240754Spread · Western Michigan Broncos +4.5 (-110)Win