<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and Cardinals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cardinals at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mid-American conference game currently have Ball State as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS VS BALL STATE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ball State Cardinals -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Worthen Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALL STATE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Ball State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Western Michigan Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Western Michigan Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Michigan’s season continued to struggle after a 73-52 road loss to Central Michigan on Saturday. The Broncos, who are now 4-14, entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Western Michigan trailed 34-23 at halftime and couldn’t make a comeback, scoring 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Western Michigan's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 52 points on 32.2% shooting from the field. They connected on only 5 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 20.8% from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 37.3%.</p> <p>Jakobi Heady led the Broncos with 16 points, despite shooting 4 of 13 from the field. Markhi Strickland added 14 points, hitting 7 of 11 shots, while Kyler VanderJagt contributed 13 points in just 17 minutes, making 4 of 5 attempts.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>They allowed 20 two-point field goals on 39 attempts (51%) and 6 three-pointers on 21 attempts (28%). The opponent also went 15/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 68%. Western Michigan gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cardinals?</h3><h3>Ball State Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Ball State dropped to 6-10 on the season after a 76-66 road loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday. The Cardinals entered the game as -6.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Ball State outscored Northern Illinois 37-36 in the second half. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 148-point O/U line.</p><p>Ball State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 40.6% on two-point attempts. They hit 36% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 25 three-point attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%. Free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they made only 13 of 28 attempts, a 46.4% rate.</p> <p>Nasir Muhammad led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes, while Quaran McPherson and James Dent Jr. both added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ethan Brittain-Watts contributed 16 points on 6 of 8 shooting, including 4 of 6 from deep. The Cardinals finished with 18 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Ball State’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. They held their opponent to 39% shooting from two-point range, with 11 made baskets on 28 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ball State allowed 13 threes on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 26 times, making 15 for 57%. Ball State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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