Ball State Cardinals at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The Ball State Cardinals (14-14, 5-10 MAC) will be at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse to clash against the Western Michigan Broncos (8-20, 2-13 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Ball State Cardinals at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Broncos fell to the Northern Illinois Huskies, 70-65, while the Cardinals were defeated by the Toledo Rockets, 80-72.

Ball State had a free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.273) while Western Michigan did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (16-21; 76.2 percent). Seth Dugan played well for Western Michigan, recording 19 points and 11 rebounds. Ball State was led by Tayler Persons, who contributed 20 points.

In their first matchup this year, Kyle Mallers led the Cardinals to a 79-59 win. He registered a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Ball State’s 0.592 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Western Michigan, who had a mark of 0.420.

Western Michigan might have difficulty putting up points as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Ball State currently ranks 96th in defensive efficiency, while the Broncos rank 284th in offensive efficiency.

Ball State at Western Michigan Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Western Michigan ranks 147th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Ball State ranks 269th (19.0).
  • The Cardinals rank 161st in assists per game (13.0) while the Broncos rank 186th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • The Cardinals average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. The Broncos rank 211th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
  • Ball State averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 59th in the country. Western Michigan ranks 174th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (10.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
  • The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 5.0 for the season.