The winless Howard Bison (0-6) travel to John E. Worthen Arena to go head-to-head against the Ball State Cardinals (3-2). Action starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Howard Bison vs. Ball State Cardinals ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Cardinals lost a close one to the Northern Kentucky Norse, 59-57, while the Bison lost big to the Marshall Thundering Herd, 91-63.
Howard had a free throw rate of 0.364 (above their season average of 0.164) while Ball State forced Northern Kentucky into a turnover percentage of 21.5 (above their season average of 16.2). Tahjai Teague was a key piece for Ball State with 10 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Kyle Foster, meanwhile had a good outing for Howard, recording 14 points.
The Cardinals won the only contest between these two teams last season, 98-71. Ball State did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (16-20; 80.0 percent). Howard, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (6.3 vs. 10.7).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Ball State should have a significant advantage. Since last season, the Cardinals defense ranks 27th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while the Howard offense ranks 297th in effective field goal percentage (0.480).
Howard Bison vs. Ball State Cardinals Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Ball State averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. Howard ranks 314th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
- The Bison rank 251st in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while the Cardinals rank 266th (19.6).
- The Cardinals rank 58th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Bison rank 270th (15.1).
- Howard averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 91st in the nation. Ball State ranks 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
