Thursday’s contest at John E. Worthen Arena has the Ball State Cardinals (5-3) squaring off against the Davidson Wildcats (3-5) at 11:00 AM ET. Our computer prediction is a lopsided 72-55 victory, as our model heavily favors Ball State.

Based on our computer prediction, Ball State is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 12.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 126.5 over/under.

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Ball State vs. Davidson Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 11:00 AM ET
• Where: Muncie, Indiana
• Venue: John E. Worthen Arena
• Line: Ball State -12.5
• Point total: 126.5
• Moneyline (to win): Ball State -1205, Davidson +750

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Ball State vs. Davidson Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Ball State 72, Davidson 55

Spread & Total Prediction for Ball State vs. Davidson

• Pick ATS: Ball State (-12.5)
• Pick OU: Over (126.5)

The two teams combine to score 130.4 points per game, 3.9 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Ball State Performance Insights

• The Cardinals are outscoring opponents by 7.7 points per game with a +62 scoring differential overall. They put up 70.5 points per game (124th in college basketball) and give up 62.8 per outing (172nd in college basketball).
• Ball State comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 3.9 boards. It is grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game (144th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.0 per contest.
• Ball State connects on 6.5 three-pointers per game (146th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.5. It shoots 26.1% from deep while its opponents hit 32.3% from long range.
• The Cardinals score 86.6 points per 100 possessions (119th in college basketball), while allowing 77.1 points per 100 possessions (163rd in college basketball).
• Ball State has committed 14.4 turnovers per game (89th in college basketball play), 3.9 fewer than the 18.3 it forces on average (96th in college basketball).

Davidson Performance Insights

• The Wildcats put up 59.9 points per game (274th in college basketball) while allowing 61.3 per outing (137th in college basketball). They have a -11 scoring differential and have been outscored by 1.4 points per game.
• Davidson wins the rebound battle by 2.0 boards on average. It records 30.5 rebounds per game, 271st in college basketball, while its opponents grab 28.5.
• Davidson knocks down 6.3 three-pointers per game (161st in college basketball) at a 30.9% rate (179th in college basketball), compared to the 2.9 per game its opponents make, at a 24.0% rate.
• Davidson has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 16.3 per game (190th in college basketball) while forcing 14.0 (299th in college basketball).

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