The Cardinals will play the Chippewas on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ball State and Central Michigan are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Ball State currently has a 93.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Central Michigan is 92.67.
- Away Ball State - Ball State starts this game with a 0-8 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Central Michigan - Central Michigan meets Ball State boasting a 4-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Ball State currently ranks 9th (0.167) in the MAC Conference, with Central Michigan now standing 9th (0.167) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Ball State has a 0.278 overall win percentage, with Central Michigan matching up with a 0.278 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Ball State currently possesses 5-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Central Michigan has tallied a 5-13 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus, Ball State 5-13, Central Michigan 5-13, clash on Tuesday!
Conference records crucial for tournament seeds, Ball State and Central Michigan both 1-5.
Ball State won last game, Central Michigan on a losing streak. Review the tables below.
Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM, find the best point spread, total, moneylines.
Check out each team's future odds, current standings, get your wand ready!
Best Cardinals at Chippewas Odds
| Underdog Central Michigan | Favorite Ball State |
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| Underdog Central Michigan | Favorite Ball State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ball State is a -1.5 +100 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Central Michigan is a +1.5 -120 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 142.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Ball State is a -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Central Michigan is a -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ball State
Central Michigan
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | -1.5 +100+1.5 -120 |
Underdog Central Michigan - Central Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A +1.5 Central Michigan underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A -1.5 Ball State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Ball State at Central Michigan Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Ball State
Central Michigan
First to 5 Points
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Ball State
Central Michigan
First to 10 Points
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Ball State
Central Michigan
First to 15 Points
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Ball State
Central Michigan
Game to Overtime
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +775No -2500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Ball State | 8-18 | 0.308 | 5-6 | 2-11 | 3-10 | +10 | 0.231 | L3 |
| Central Michigan | 8-18 | 0.308 | 7-4 | 0-13 | 4-9 | +9 | 0.308 | L1 |
Ball State & Central Michigan Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ball State YR: futures available
Central Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Central Michigan YR: futures available
Ball State & Central Michigan Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Central Michigan College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ball State vs Central Michigan Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ball State vs Central Michigan Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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