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Game time: November 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Worthen Arena — Muncie, IN

Article updated Nov 20, 6:03 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Mercy Titans and Ball State Cardinals are scheduled to face off on November 20th at Worthen Arena. The Titans are currently 2-2, coming off a loss to Toledo,

Game outlook

The Detroit Mercy Titans and Ball State Cardinals are scheduled to face off on November 20th at Worthen Arena. The Titans are currently 2-2, coming off a loss to Toledo, while the Cardinals are 1-3 and on a two-game losing streak. The game is predicted to be interesting, with Ball State being the favorite at -11.5. Stay tuned for the Detroit Mercy Titans vs. Ball State Cardinals prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Titans +520 | Cardinals -700

Spread: Titans +11.5 (-110) | Cardinals -11.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ball St. will win straight-up is 88%.

Detroit Mercy Titans

The Detroit Titans are looking to have a successful season despite a tough loss against the Toledo Rockets. Senior guard Emmanuel Kuac had a solid performance with 18 points, four rebounds, and two assists in the game. Offensively, the team is scoring an average of 76.8 points per game and shooting 43.3% overall, with a three-point shooting percentage of 34.5%. Senior guard Mak Manciel has been a key player, averaging 16.3 points per game. Defensively, the Titans are giving up 74.8 points per game and have been strong on the boards, grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game. The team will need to continue improving on defense to reach their goals. Despite a power ranking of 240, Detroit Mercy is ranked 155 in offense, 214 in defense, and is 2-2 for the season. They have solid rebounding numbers but will need to work on their shooting percentages to improve their game. No injuries have been reported for the team.

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Ball St. Cardinals Analysis

The Ball State Cardinals have been facing challenges in their season so far, struggling to make significant progress. In their recent game against the Indiana State Sycamores, they suffered a defeat with a score of 94-84. Offensively, the team has shown promise with an average of 76.5 points per game and decent shooting percentages. Defensively, they have given up an average of 75.5 points per game and need to improve their rebounding. It is crucial for them to take control of the game in order to stay competitive. In terms of rankings, the Cardinals are currently ranked at 299 and are #251 for offense, while their defense ranks at #156. Despite their challenges, there are no reported injuries on the team.

Offensive similarities and Detroit Mercy's strengths point to Titans covering the spread in upcoming game

In reviewing the recent performances of both teams, it is evident that the offenses of the Titans and Cardinals have shown remarkable similarity, with each averaging 75.5 and 76.5 points per game respectively. Additionally, Detroit Mercy has exhibited a superior three-point shooting accuracy, as previously mentioned. Their exceptional rebounding capabilities further contribute to their competitive edge. Considering these factors, it is recommended to support the Detroit Mercy Titans as they are likely to exceed expectations and cover the spread in the upcoming game.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Mercy Titans+473 → +520Moved
  • Moneyline · Ball St. Cardinals-650 → -700Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Mercy Titans+11.5 (-110) → +11.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Ball St. Cardinals-11.5 (-110) → -11.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over148 (-110) → 143.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148 (-110) → 143.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Mercy Titans
17-15 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ball St. Cardinals
12-19 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-20T23:03:11.216Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Detroit Titans are looking to have a successful season despite a tough loss against the Toledo Rockets. Senior guard Emmanuel Kuac had a solid performance with 18 points, four rebounds, and two assists in the game. Offensively, the team is scoring an average of 76.8 points per game and shooting 43.3% overall, with a three-point shooting percentage of 34.5%. Senior guard Mak Manciel has been a key player, averaging 16.3 points per game. Defensively, the Titans are giving up 74.8 points per game and have been strong on the boards, grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game. The team will need to continue improving on defense to reach their goals. Despite a power ranking of 240, Detroit Mercy is ranked 155 in offense, 214 in defense, and is 2-2 for the season. They have solid rebounding numbers but will need to work on their shooting percentages to improve their game. No injuries have been reported for the team.

The Ball State Cardinals have been facing challenges in their season so far, struggling to make significant progress. In their recent game against the Indiana State Sycamores, they suffered a defeat with a score of 94-84. Offensively, the team has shown promise with an average of 76.5 points per game and decent shooting percentages. Defensively, they have given up an average of 75.5 points per game and need to improve their rebounding. It is crucial for them to take control of the game in order to stay competitive. In terms of rankings, the Cardinals are currently ranked at 299 and are #251 for offense, while their defense ranks at #156. Despite their challenges, there are no reported injuries on the team.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-06Ball St. Cardinals 68 · Detroit Mercy Titans 65
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Mercy Titans defeated Ball St. Cardinals 70-59

Detroit Mercy Titans defeated Ball St. Cardinals 70-59 on November 20, 2024, a 11-point decision in the series. Detroit Mercy Titans' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 38-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Mercy Titans +11.5 (-110) spread, Detroit Mercy Titans covered, while the 129 combined points finished under the recorded total of 143.25.

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Tipster picks

  • PremierPicksSpread · Detroit Mercy Titans +11.5 (-110)Win