Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Tuesday,

Central Michigan

Ball State

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The Central Michigan Chippewas will face off against the Ball State Cardinals in a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 20, 2026. Both teams have had a rough patch recently, with Central Michigan winning only one of their last five matches and Ball State also managing to secure just one victory in their last five games.

The odds for this game are very close, with bookmakers giving the Chippewas a slight edge as the home team. Our model predicts a close match as well, with a 50.4% chance of a Central Michigan win and a 49.6% chance of a Ball State victory.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their defense to try and shut down their opponents’ offenses. The Chippewas will look to capitalize on their home court advantage, while the Cardinals will be aiming to pull off an upset on the road.

In conclusion, this matchup is shaping up to be a closely contested battle between two evenly matched teams. It is sure to be an exciting game that could go either way.

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Central Michigan
48.7%		 Ball State
51.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 72:72

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.9 1.83
MarathonBet 1.87 1.73
WilliamHill 1.91 1.85
Pinnacle 1.86 1.8
Best for US Customers 2 1.83

Latest Results

13.01.26 Miami OH RedHawks basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 100:61
10.01.26 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – 87:85
06.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 82:69
03.01.26 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Toledo Rockets basketball – 75:78
30.12.25 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 64:80		 16.01.26 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 76:71
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

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Central Michigan won 2.
  • Both teams are currently in poor form.
  • Ball State may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Central Michigan won 8 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1342:1363. (average 67.1:68.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Central Michigan won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 666:670. (average 60.5:60.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    07.02.23 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 51:65

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.15%)

    3. Purdue Boilermakers: 10 (7.23%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (6.57%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.03%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.56%)

    7. Iowa State: 15 (4.82%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.81%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)

    14. Michigan State: 36 (2.01%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2.01%)

    16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.89%)

    21. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.72%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.48%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.48%)

    28. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)

    29. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    41. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    43. UCLA: 351 (0.21%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

    47. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    51. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    57. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    58. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    59. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    60. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    61. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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