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Ball State Cardinals Favored to Dominate Buffalo Bulls in Upcoming MAC Basketball Matchup

This article previews the upcoming Mid-American Conference basketball game between the Buffalo Bulls and the Ball State Cardinals. The Bulls are struggling, having lost two straight and five of their last six games, placing them next to last in the MAC. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are coming off a close loss that ended their three-game winning streak, leaving them 7 games behind first place in the conference. Both teams have no players listed on the injury report. Ball State is currently favored to win by 9.5 points. For more detailed analysis and expert NCAAB picks for this matchup, be sure to check out the full prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulls +350 | Cardinals -465
• Spread: Bulls +9.5 (-110) | Cardinals -9.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ball St. will win straight-up is 82%.

Buffalo vs Ball St. Stats

Buffalo Bulls

Buffalo Bulls have struggled this season, scoring an average of 71.7 points per game and allowing an average of 81.2 points per game. They rank poorly in both offensive and defensive statistics, with low shooting percentages and high percentages allowed in field goals and three-pointers. Leading scorer Ryan Sabol averages 14.9 points per game, supported by Tyson Dunn with 12.3 points per game. Defensively, Dunn leads in assists and steals while Ben Michaels leads in blocked shots. Overall, Buffalo has a power ranking of 348 and is 8-18 this season, with weaknesses in both offense and defense.

Ball St. Cardinals Analysis

The Ball State Cardinals have mixed results in terms of their performance in the NCAA, with a power ranking of 161. On offense, they rank 109th, scoring an average of 76.54 points per game, while on defense, they rank 261st, allowing an average of 74.46 points per game. The team is 12-13 overall, with a 10-12 ATS record. In terms of shooting, they hit 46.07% of their field goals, ranking 113th, and 34.85% of their three-pointers, ranking 126th. They average 36.21 rebounds per game and have 13.38 offensive assists and 11.71 turnovers per game. On defense, Ball State allows opponents to shoot 43.80% from the field and 31.87% from three-point range. They average 34.46 defensive rebounds per game and have 14.21 defensive assists and 10.13 turnovers per game. Leading scorers for the team include Jermahri Hill and Payton Sparks, with Hill also leading in assists and steals, while Sparks leads in rebounds and blocked shots.

Ball State Cardinals Poised to Capitalize on Buffalo's Weak Defense

The Ball State Cardinals have demonstrated a strong offensive performance, averaging 76.5 points per game, and are preparing to face a Buffalo team with one of the weaker defenses in the nation. Buffalo allows an average of 81.2 points per game with a 46.7% shooting percentage. Additionally, Buffalo's defense is ranked 302nd against three-point shooting, allowing 35.5%. In the past games, Buffalo has only covered the spread once in their last six games, and have a 1-4 record against the spread in the last five meetings against Ball State. Although Ball State recently suffered a narrow defeat to Toledo, they managed to cover the spread as 7.5-point underdogs on the road. In their previous encounter with Buffalo, Ball State secured a 13-point victory, comfortably covering the 3-point spread as road favorites.

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