Western Michigan vs Ball State Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

The Western Michigan Broncos visit Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana, to play the Ball State Cardinals in a Mid-American Conference tilt. The Broncos are 5-14 overall and 2-5 in MAC play. Last Saturday, Western Michigan lost to Central Michigan 73-52. The leading scorer for Western Michigan in the loss was Markhi Strickland with 14 points. Western Michigan has lost 10 of the last 12. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA previews.

Chausey Willis Jr leads Western Michigan in scoring, averaging 15.5 points per game, and is the leader in assists, averaging 5.6 per game. Owen Lobsinger is the leading rebounder, averaging 7.5 rebounds per game. Markhi Strickland is second in scoring, averaging 11.7 points per game, and one of four players for Western Michigan who average double-figure in scoring.

The Ball State Cardinals look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home when hosting the Western Michigan Broncos. Ball State is 9-10 overall and 3-4 in MAC play. On Saturday, the Cardinals were defeated by Northern Illinois 76-66. Ethan Brittain-Watts was the leading scorer for Ball State with 16 points. The Cardinals shot only 38.6% overall.

Jermahri Hill leads Ball State in scoring and assists, averaging 16.1 points and 3.2 assists per game. Payton Sparks is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 11.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Ball State has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Cardinals score an average of 75.7 points per game, shooting 46.0% overall and 35.0% from 3-point territory. 

The Ball State Cardinals will win and cover the number on Tuesday when hosting Western Michigan. Ball State scores and averages 75.7 points per game on 46% shooting and faces a Western Michigan defense that is allowing opponents 76.4 points per game on 46.4% shooting. Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven. Final Score Prediction, Ball State Cardinals win and cover ATS 77-70.