Massachusetts Minutemen vs Ball State Cardinals predictions, Jan 10, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash, the Massachusetts Minutemen will face off against the Ball State Cardinals on January 10, 2026. The Massachusetts Minutemen, coming off a recent victory, have shown some positive form with 1 win in their last 5 matches. On the other hand, the Ball State Cardinals are currently struggling, having not secured a win in their last 5 games.

The bookmakers’ odds heavily favor the Massachusetts Minutemen with a home advantage, standing at 1.11 for the home team and 6.7 for the away team. Based on these odds, a predicted final score of 80:69 is anticipated in favor of the Massachusetts Minutemen.

Tactically, the Massachusetts Minutemen may capitalize on their recent form and home-court advantage to maintain control of the game. However, the Ball State Cardinals cannot be underestimated and may look to turn their fortunes around in this matchup. It promises to be an intriguing battle between these two teams with contrasting recent form. As always in sports, anything can happen on the day, and the outcome is far from certain.

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Massachusetts
85.8%

Ball State
14.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 80:69

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.11		6.4
	1.11		7

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Facts

Recent form of Massachusetts has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Ball State has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Ball State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Massachusetts is the obvious favorite.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Massachusetts won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 89:86.

Latest Head To Head

21.11.21 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 86:89

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4 (18.31%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 7 (10.46%)

3. Iowa State: 12 (6.1%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.1%)

5. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.63%)

6. Duke Blue Devils: 15 (4.88%)

7. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.58%)

8. Houston Cougars: 16 (4.58%)

9. Vanderbilt Commodores: 26 (2.82%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.82%)

11. Texas Tech: 31 (2.36%)

12. Florida Gators: 31 (2.36%)

13. Brigham Young: 31 (2.36%)

14. Louisville: 34 (2.15%)

15. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (2.03%)

16. Michigan State: 41 (1.79%)

17. Kansas Jayhawks: 41 (1.79%)

18. Tennessee Volunteers: 51 (1.44%)

19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 51 (1.44%)

20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.44%)

21. North Carolina: 51 (1.44%)

22. Baylor Bears: 101 (0.73%)

23. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.73%)

24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.73%)

25. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

26. Missouri Tigers: 126 (0.58%)

27. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.58%)

28. TCU: 151 (0.48%)

29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.48%)

30. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.48%)

31. UCLA: 151 (0.48%)

32. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

33. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

34. Creighton: 201 (0.36%)

35. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

36. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

37. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

38. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 251 (0.29%)

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

41. Oklahoma State: 251 (0.29%)

42. Wisconsin Badgers: 351 (0.21%)

43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

44. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

45. Butler Bulldogs: 501 (0.15%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

47. Texas Longhorns: 501 (0.15%)

48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

50. Texas A&M: 501 (0.15%)

51. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.15%)

52. California Golden Bears: 751 (0.1%)

53. Boise State: 751 (0.1%)

54. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

55. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

56. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

57. Memphis Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

58. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

59. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

60. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

61. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

62. Cincinnati Bearcats: 751 (0.1%)

63. Arizona State: 751 (0.1%)

64. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

65. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Colorado State: 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. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

79. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

80. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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