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Ball State vs. Ohio prediction: Ohio favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Ball State vs Ohio predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Ohio will face Ball State in men's college basketball action at Convocation Center Ohio on Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Ohio as the most likely winner of the Ball State vs. Ohio game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Ball State vs. Ohio prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Ball State and Ohio 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Ohio a 78% chance of defeating Ball State. Our predicted final score has Ohio winning 79-70.
According to our model, Ball State (+9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Ball State vs. Ohio odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ball State | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-105) | -9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +390 | -500 |
| Total | o145.5 (-105) | u145.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ball State vs. Ohio 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 | Ball State +9.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Ball State | +390 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 145.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Ball State vs. Ohio game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Ohio and Ball State at Convocation Center Ohio is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Ball State vs. Ohio
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Convocation Center Ohio
Conclusion
We predict Ohio, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat Ball State on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Ball State vs. Ohio insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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