The Cardinals will play the Golden Gophers on Thursday, December 21st, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 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
The Ball State and Minnesota basketball teams will play on Thursday, December 21st, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Minnesota is 98.00.
- Away Ball State - Ball State heads into this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota - Minnesota will host Ball State sporting a 8-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Ball State currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the MAC Conference, with Minnesota now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Ball State has a 0.727 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Minnesota, has a 0.727 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Ball State has a 8-3 regular season overall record. Minnesota has notched a 8-3 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we delve into the magical realm of college basketball! On Thursday, December 21st, 2023, the Ball State Cardinals, with their 8-3 overall standing, shall face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who also boast an 8-3 record in the 2023-24 season.
In the enchanting world of college basketball, conference records hold great power, as they determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Ball State, with their 0-0 MAC Conference standing, must summon all their strength to secure a favorable position. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, with their 1-1 Big Ten Conference standing, strive to reinforce their dominance.
Ball State enters this magical battle with a lost last game streak, while their adversaries, Minnesota, have won their last 3 games. It promises to be a thrilling clash of spells and skills on the court!
For those seeking to partake in the enchantment, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this captivating matchup. You can place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers to enhance your magical experience.
But before you dive into the arcane world of wagering, be sure to review each team's futures odds and current standings below. The wizards of fate have spoken, and the stage is set for an exhilarating clash between Ball State and Minnesota. Let the magic of college basketball unfold before your eyes!
Best Cardinals at Golden Gophers Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Minnesota |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Minnesota |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Minnesota is a -11.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +20.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 140.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -115 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Minnesota is a -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +550 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Ball State
Minnesota
12/21/23 8:00pm EST | +11.5 -105-11.5 -115 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Minnesota - Minnesota bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 Minnesota favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ball State at Minnesota 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
Minnesota
First to 5 Points
12/21/23 8:00pm EST | +120-165Bet |
Ball State
Minnesota
First to 10 Points
12/21/23 8:00pm EST | +145-210Bet |
Ball State
Minnesota
First to 15 Points
12/21/23 8:00pm EST | +165-250Bet |
Ball State
Minnesota
Game to Overtime
12/21/23 8:00pm EST | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big Ten | ||||||||
| Minnesota | 19-15 | 0.559 | 16-4 | 3-9 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L1 |
| MAC | ||||||||
| Ball State | 15-16 | 0.484 | 9-7 | 6-8 | 7-11 | +7 | 0.389 | L1 |
Ball State & Minnesota 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
Minnesota Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Minnesota YR: futures available
Ball State & Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at 8:00 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 Minnesota Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ball State vs Minnesota 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.