Ball St. Cardinals vs Dayton Flyers Betting Picks & Predictions
On Wednesday, the Ball State Cardinals (1-1) will face off against the Dayton Flyers (2-0) in an exciting college hoops matchup. This non-conference game will take place at
Game outlook
On Wednesday, the Ball State Cardinals (1-1) will face off against the Dayton Flyers (2-0) in an exciting college hoops matchup. This non-conference game will take place at UD Arena in Dayton, OH with a 7:00 ET tip-off. We will discuss each team's expectations for the season, review their early-season performances, and provide picks and predictions for the Ball State vs. Dayton game. Dayton opens as the betting favorite at -17.5, with the current line at Dayton -16.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +913 | Flyers -1,700
Spread: Cardinals +16.5 (-110) | Flyers -16.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dayton will win straight-up is 94%.
Ball St. Cardinals
Coach Michael Lewis is entering his third season with the Ball State Cardinals, boasting a 35-28 record over his first two campaigns. The team has finished fourth and ninth in the MAC during his tenure. Although preseason expectations are not high for the Cardinals, with a projected seventh place finish in the conference, they have the sixth-shortest odds to win the MAC according to the sports betting market. The team is off to a 1-1 start this season, with a recent home win over Franklin State showcasing statistical advantages in field goal percentage and rebounding. Individually, Payton Sparks led in scoring with 17 points on an efficient shooting night. In terms of rankings, Ball State is 193rd in offense and 164th in defense, averaging 72.93 points scored and allowing 71.63 points against them per game. Offensively, they shoot 44.31% from the field, 36.64% from three-point range, and 77.06% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.70% from the field and 71.52% from the free-throw line. Defensive rankings include 34.45% three-pointers allowed and an average of 33.80 defensive rebounds per game. The team also averages 12.63 offensive assists and 12.43 defensive assists per game, along with 12.33 turnovers and 11.57 turnovers per game, respectively.