Ball State Cardinals vs Ohio Bobcats predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Ball State Cardinals will face off against the Ohio Bobcats on January 16, 2026. The Cardinals, who have struggled recently with zero wins in their last five matches, will look to turn their fortunes around on their home court. On the other hand, the Bobcats have been in impressive form, winning four out of their last five games.

In terms of betting odds, the bookmakers have the Cardinals as slight underdogs with odds of 2.64 for a home win compared to 1.47 for an away win for the Bobcats. According to our model prediction, there is a 43.3% chance of a home victory, a % chance of a draw, and a 56.7% chance of an away win.

Tactically, the Bobcats will look to capitalize on their recent momentum and strong form, while the Cardinals will need to improve their performance to secure a positive result. With both teams having contrasting recent form, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle with an unpredictable outcome.

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Ball State
35.7%

Ohio
64.3%

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Betting Odds

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	2.62		1.45
	2.75		1.45
	2.54		1.5

Latest Results

13.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 87:77
10.01.26 Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 79:71
06.01.26 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – 52:74
03.01.26 Buffalo Bulls basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 85:72
20.12.25 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Miami OH RedHawks basketball – 77:86

13.01.26 Toledo Rockets basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 101:85
10.01.26 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 91:80
06.01.26 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 86:83
03.01.26 Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 67:68
30.12.25 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 64:80

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ball State won 0.

Ball State is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Ohio is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Ohio will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Ball State won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 17 matches, and goals 1281:1461. (average 67.4:76.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Ball State won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 595:678. (average 66.1:75.3).

Latest Head To Head

14.01.25 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 86:71
06.02.24 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 79:84 OT
09.03.23 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 70:90
10.01.23 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 76:71
10.03.22 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 77:67

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.85%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.49%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.91%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.61%)

5. Iowa State: 12 (4.15%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.96%)

7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.83%)

8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.72%)

9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.71%)

10. Vanderbilt Commodores: 19.8 (2.52%)

11. Florida Gators: 26 (1.92%)

12. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.92%)

13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.85%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.47%)

15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.25%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.22%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.16%)

19. Arkansas State: 50 (1%)

20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

23. North Carolina: 53.4 (0.93%)

24. Louisville: 58.2 (0.86%)

25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

26. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

27. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

28. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

29. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

30. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

31. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

32. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

33. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

34. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

35. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

36. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

37. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

38. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

39. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

40. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

41. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

42. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

43. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

44. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

45. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

46. St. Johns Sonics: 100 (0.5%)

47. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

48. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

49. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

50. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

51. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

52. St. Johns Red Storm: 106.5 (0.47%)

53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. Missouri Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

61. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

62. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

63. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Ohio State Buckeyes: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

67. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

68. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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