Southern Miss. Golden Eagles vs Ball St. Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
In this upcoming matchup between Southern Mississippi and Ball State, both teams will be looking to bounce back from recent losses. Southern Mississippi will be aiming to end
Game outlook
In this upcoming matchup between Southern Mississippi and Ball State, both teams will be looking to bounce back from recent losses. Southern Mississippi will be aiming to end their two-game road losing streak, while Ball State hopes to secure a win on their home court. The betting odds favor Ball State as the -3 point favorite, with no movement in the line since opening. This will be the first meeting between these two teams, making it an intriguing matchup to watch. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Southern Mississippi vs. Ball State showdown at Worthen Arena on Saturday afternoon.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Eagles +140 | Cardinals -165
Spread: Golden Eagles +3 (-110) | Cardinals -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ball St. will win straight-up is 62%.
Southern Miss. Golden Eagles
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles suffered a loss to Appalachian State, their fifth loss in the last seven games, following a victory over Georgia Southern. They have struggled on the road, losing their last two games. The team will look to bounce back with a win in their upcoming game. Offensively, Southern Mississippi averages 71.7 points per game, but only scored 58 points in their last game. They will need to improve their shooting percentages, as they made 36.5 percent of their field goals and 11.8 percent of their three-pointers in their last game. Andre Curbelo led the team with 16 points and seven assists, supported by Denijay Harris with 15 points and 12 rebounds, and DeAntoni Gordon with 10 points and five rebounds. Defensively, the Golden Eagles have struggled, allowing 75 points per game on average. They gave up 60 points in their last game and will need a stronger defensive effort to secure a win. In terms of rankings, Southern Miss. is ranked 229 in offense, scoring an average of 72.57 points per game, and 295 in defense, allowing an average of 75.65 points against them. They have a record of 10-14 for the season. The team's shooting percentages and ranking in the NCAAB are also highlighted, showing areas for improvement on both ends of the court.