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Ball State vs. Central Michigan prediction: Why Ball State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Ball State vs Central Michigan predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET as Ball State locks horns with Central Michigan in men's college basketball action at McGuirk Arena.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Ball State a slight edge with a 52% win probability over Central Michigan.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's Ball State vs. Central Michigan matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Ball State vs. Central Michigan prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Ball State and Central Michigan 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Ball State a 52% chance of beating Central Michigan. Our predicted final score has Ball State winning 71-70.
According to our model, Central Michigan (+1.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 142.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Ball State vs. Central Michigan odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ball State | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+102) | +1.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -102 |
| Total | o142.5 (-105) | u142.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ball State vs. Central Michigan picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Central Michigan +1.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Ball State | -110 |
| Total | Over 142.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Ball State to win.
Ball State vs. Central Michigan game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Central Michigan and Ball State at McGuirk Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Ball State vs. Central Michigan
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: McGuirk Arena
Conclusion
We predict Ball State, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat Central Michigan on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Ball State vs. Central Michigan insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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