The Ball State Cardinals (11-9, 2-5 MAC) travel to Buffalo to take on the No. 14 Bulls (18-2, 6-1 MAC) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against exceptional defense. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Ball State Cardinals at Buffalo Bulls Betting Prediction
In the Cardinals’ last game, they were defeated by the Ohio Bobcats, 78-74. Ohio’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Ball State. The Bobcats had a rate of 13.9 (better than their season average of 18.5), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 20.9 (above their season average of 16.6). Tayler Persons was the game’s high scorer with 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
The Bulls defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last matchup, 88-79. The Bulls had a better free throw rate (0.194 vs. 0.145) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.533). With 20 points and eight rebounds, CJ Massinburg had a good game for Buffalo.
After the Bulls won the only contest against the Cardinals last season, 83-63, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Bulls had a better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 17.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 25.6).
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s top offenses battle. Buffalo currently ranks 20th with 115.2 points per 100 possessions and Ball State is 59th (111.8).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Buffalo ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while Ball State ranks 261st (18.7).
The Cardinals average 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. The Bulls rank 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
Buffalo ranks 13th in assists per game (17.4) while Ball State ranks 130th (13.7).
The Bulls rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Cardinals rank 111th (6.4).
Buffalo averages 4.3 blocks per game, which is ranked 43rd in the country. Ball State ranks 80th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Cardinals have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Ball State has defeated opponents by an average of 7.3 points.
During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 83.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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