Central Michigan vs Ball State Basketball Odds

The Chippewas will play the Cardinals on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Central Michigan and Ball State are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Central Michigan currently has a 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Ball State is 95.33.
  • Away Central Michigan - Central Michigan starts this game with a 5-10 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Ball State - Ball State meets Central Michigan boasting a 8-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Central Michigan currently ranks 7th (0.375) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State now standing 6th (0.438) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Central Michigan has a 0.448 overall win percentage, with Ball State matching up with a 0.483 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Central Michigan currently possesses 13-16 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Ball State has tallied a 14-15 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Central Michigan faces Ball State in a magical showdown!

Central Michigan is 13-16, Ball State is 14-15 in the season.

Both teams need a win to improve their conference tournament seeds.

Central Michigan is 6-10 in the MAC, Ball State is 7-9.

Central Michigan lost their last game, Ball State lost their last 2.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.

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We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Get ready for a mystical battle on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025!

Best Chippewas at Cardinals Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Ball State
Favorite

Central Michigan
Central Michigan has a -2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ball State has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ball State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 147.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Ball State
Favorite

Central Michigan
Central Michigan is the -155 moneyline favorite. Risk $155 to win $100 on Central Michigan at BetMGM. Ball State is the +125 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $125 on Ball State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Central Michigan vs Ball State College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025?

Central Michigan is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Central Michigan vs Ball State College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025?

The best over line is 147.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Central Michigan vs Ball State College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025?

Central Michigan is a -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Central Michigan
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Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Central Michigan - Central Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 Central Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Central Michigan at Ball State Prop Bets

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Central Michigan
Ball State
First to 5 Points
3/04/25 7:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Central Michigan
Ball State
First to 10 Points
3/04/25 7:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
Central Michigan
Ball State
First to 15 Points
3/04/25 7:00pm EST
-135-102Bet
Central Michigan
Ball State
Game to Overtime
3/04/25 7:00pm EST
Yes +675No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Central Michigan, Ball State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Ball State14-170.4528-74-97-11+100.389L4
Central Michigan14-170.4528-66-107-11+100.389L1

Central Michigan & Ball State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Central Michigan Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Central Michigan YR: futures available

Ball State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ball State YR: futures available

Central Michigan & Ball State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Central Michigan vs Ball State College Basketball Game

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