Ball State vs Western Michigan Basketball Odds

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The Cardinals will play the Broncos on Tuesday, March 3rd, 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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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ball State and Western Michigan are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, March 3rd, 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 91.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Western Michigan is 92.33.
  • Away Ball State - Ball State starts this game with a 2-11 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Western Michigan - Western Michigan meets Ball State boasting a 7-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 7th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Ball State currently ranks 11th (0.231) in the MAC Conference, with Western Michigan now standing 11th (0.231) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Ball State has a 0.308 overall win percentage, with Western Michigan matching up with a 0.346 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Ball State currently possesses 8-18 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Western Michigan has tallied a 9-17 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Ball State faces Western Michigan in a magical MAC showdown.

Both teams have struggled, with matching overall and conference records this season.

Ball State looks to break their losing streak while Western Michigan aims to bounce back. The conference standings are crucial for determining tournament seeds. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. It's time for these wizards on the court to conjure up some wins.

Best Cardinals at Broncos Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Ball State		Favorite

Western Michigan
+2.5 -110 BetMGM
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-2.5 -110 BetMGM
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Western Michigan has a -2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ball State has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ball State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
138.5 o -105 BetMGM
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138.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 138.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 138.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Ball State		Favorite

Western Michigan
+135 BetMGM
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-160 BetMGM
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Western Michigan is the -160 moneyline favorite. Risk $160 to win $100 on Western Michigan at BetMGM. Ball State is the +135 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $135 on Ball State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ball State vs Western Michigan College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026?

Western Michigan is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ball State vs Western Michigan College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 138.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ball State vs Western Michigan College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026?

Western Michigan is a -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Ball State
Western Michigan
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
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Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 Western Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ball State at Western Michigan Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Ball State
Western Michigan
First to 5 Points
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
-105-135Bet
Ball State
Western Michigan
First to 10 Points
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
-102-135Bet
Ball State
Western Michigan
First to 15 Points
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
+100-140Bet
Ball State
Western Michigan
Game to Overtime
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
Yes +675No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ball State, Western Michigan
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Ball State12-190.3877-74-117-11+110.389W4
Western Michigan10-210.3237-83-134-14+140.222L3

Ball State & Western 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 Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ball State YR: futures available

Western Michigan Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Michigan YR: futures available

Ball State & Western 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 Western Michigan College Basketball Game

  1. 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, March 3rd, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ball State vs Western Michigan Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ball State vs Western Michigan Game.

  4. 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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