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As the Ball State Cardinals prepare to host the Central Michigan Chippewas on March 6, 2026, both teams are looking to improve their positioning in a competitive NCAA basketball landscape. The Cardinals come into this matchup having secured three victories in their last five outings, showcasing a resurgence in form that highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience. Meanwhile, the Chippewas have only managed two wins during the same stretch, indicating potential struggles that could affect their momentum.
Tactically, Ball State has been effective in maximizing their home-court advantage, leveraging their familiar surroundings to create scoring opportunities. Their ability to execute in high-pressure situations has been a defining feature of their recent performances. Conversely, Central Michigan will need to focus on tightening their defense and improving their efficiency in transition if they hope to challenge Ball State effectively.
The bookmakers have set the odds closely, with the Cardinals at 1.8 as the home team and the Chippewas slightly favored at 1.85 away, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup. Our model suggests a 48% probability of a home win, juxtaposed with a 52% chance for an away victory. With the stakes high and both teams capable of seizing the game, this clash promises to be an exciting and unpredictable contest.
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| Ball State 52.2% |
Central Michigan 47.8% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.73 | 2 | ||
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1.8 | 1.85 |
Latest Results
| 03.03.26 Western Michigan Broncos basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 71:74 OT 28.02.26 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 43:79 24.02.26 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 74:73 OT 20.02.26 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 65:78 17.02.26 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 69:57 |
03.03.26 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 64:77 28.02.26 Buffalo Bulls basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 70:75 24.02.26 Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 83:81 21.02.26 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 83:70 17.02.26 Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 66:54 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 20.01.26 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 67:68 04.03.25 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 67:69 21.01.25 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 80:82 27.02.24 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 71:79 06.01.24 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 65:71 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Duke Blue Devils: 4.3 (15.26%)
2. Michigan Wolverines: 4.31 (15.23%)
3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.55 (11.83%)
4. Florida Gators: 8.55 (7.68%)
5. Houston Cougars: 11.8 (5.57%)
6. Connecticut Huskies: 16.4 (4%)
7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 17 (3.86%)
8. Iowa State: 21.4 (3.07%)
9. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.82%)
10. Purdue Boilermakers: 39 (1.68%)
11. Michigan State: 45 (1.46%)
12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 51.2 (1.28%)
13. St. Johns Sonics: 55 (1.19%)
14. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.4 (1.14%)
15. Tennessee Volunteers: 65.4 (1%)
16. St. Johns Red Storm: 66.5 (0.99%)
17. Virginia Cavaliers: 73.4 (0.89%)
18. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 76.2 (0.86%)
19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 76.2 (0.86%)
20. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.86%)
21. Kentucky Wildcats: 85.2 (0.77%)
22. Louisville: 98.2 (0.67%)
23. VCU Rams: 100 (0.66%)
24. UC Irvine: 100 (0.66%)
25. High Point: 100 (0.66%)
26. Clemson: 100 (0.66%)
27. Liberty: 100 (0.66%)
28. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.66%)
29. McNeese State: 100 (0.66%)
30. Utah State: 100 (0.66%)
31. Yale: 100 (0.66%)
32. Saint Marys: 100 (0.66%)
33. Vanderbilt Commodores: 100.2 (0.66%)
34. Texas Tech: 105.2 (0.62%)
35. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.62%)
36. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.6%)
37. St. Louis Billikens: 110.2 (0.6%)
38. NC State: 110.2 (0.6%)
39. Brigham Young: 120.2 (0.55%)
40. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.55%)
41. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.5%)
42. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.5%)
43. UCLA: 130.2 (0.5%)
44. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.44%)
45. Villanova Wildcats: 180.2 (0.36%)
46. Indiana Hoosiers: 180.2 (0.36%)
47. UCF Knights: 180.2 (0.36%)
48. Ohio State Buckeyes: 180.2 (0.36%)
49. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.36%)
50. Auburn Tigers: 180.2 (0.36%)
51. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.36%)
52. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.29%)
53. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.29%)
54. Virginia Tech: 280.2 (0.23%)
55. TCU: 280.2 (0.23%)
56. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.23%)
57. SMU Mustangs: 280.2 (0.23%)
58. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.23%)
59. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)
60. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
61. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
62. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.07%)
63. USC Trojans: 1001 (0.07%)
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