Central Michigan vs Ball State Picks and Prediction – 1/6/2024

On Saturday, the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-8) face off against the Ball State Cardinals (8-5) at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana. During Ball State’s 82-69 loss to Kent State, Basheer Jihad scored 23 points for the Cardinals. Make sure you stay up to date with College Basketball with our expert College Basketball picks.

Ball State enters this matchup on a three-game losing streak, despite having a winning record. Their top player, Basheer Jihad, leads the team in scoring and rebounds, averaging 18.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Jalin Anderson is their second-leading scorer and assists leader, averaging 15.8 points and 4.5 assists per game. The Cardinals have struggled defensively during their losing streak, allowing an average of 81.7 points per game. They are looking for their first conference win in the Mid-American Conference. Overall, Ball State scores an average of 74.5 points per game.

Central Michigan has dropped two in a row and currently have a losing record. In their 76-64 loss to Buffalo, Anthony Pritchard scored 19 points for the Chippewas. Pritchard also leads the team in points scored and assists per game, averaging 13.5 points and 4.6 assists. Brian Taylor is Central Michigan’s second-leading scorer with an average of 12.2 points per game. Taylor leads in rebounds, averaging 6.9 per game. The Chippewas have dropped three of their last five as they hope to secure their first conference game victory on the road this season. Central Michigan scores an average of 65.3 points per game.