Central Michigan Chippewas Look to Extend Home Win Streak Against Ball State Cardinals
The Ball State Cardinals will be seeking their second consecutive road win when they take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Tuesday night at McGuirk Arena. The Cardinals,
Game outlook
The Ball State Cardinals will be seeking their second consecutive road win when they take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Tuesday night at McGuirk Arena. The Cardinals, with a record of 8-14, 5-9 MAC, are coming off a close loss to Eastern Michigan, while the Chippewas, with a record of 15-11, 10-4 MAC, recently suffered a defeat to Miami (OH). The teams have split their last 10 meetings, with Central Michigan opening as the betting favorite at -3.5. The game is set to tip off at 7 PM ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +140 | Chippewas -165
Spread: Cardinals +3.5 (-110) | Chippewas -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 62%.
Ball St. Cardinals
The Ball State Cardinals are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Eastern Michigan with a win over the Chippewas. Currently averaging 71.4 points per game, the team scored 56 points in their last game. Basheer Jihad led with 18 points and 16 rebounds, while Mickey Pearson Jr. and Jalin Anderson also made significant contributions. Despite struggling defensively, allowing an average of 72.4 points per game, the Cardinals are ranked 199th in offense and 176th in defense. They have a 12-14 record this season and are shooting well from the free-throw line and three-point range. The team will need to improve defensively to secure a win in their upcoming game. 😤😤 @Mickeypearson24 with another and 1️⃣ opportunity for the Cards 🔥 #ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/vSJ0pZdloY