Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Michigan vs Ball State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 11-12 (4-6) this year after they defeated Old Dominion by a score of 76-70 in their last game. Eastern Michigan led 29-26 at halftime and they added 47 points in the second half to secure the win. The Eagles shot 50% from the field, 27.8% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Da’Sean Nelson led Eastern Michigan with 22 points and four rebounds, while Jalen Terry added 18 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Eagles lost to Kent State by a score of 70-49 and Western Michigan by a score of 61-54. Eastern Michigan has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for sixth in the MAC standings with a 4-6 record. Eastern Michigan has scored 72.3 points per game and they have allowed 77.1 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Da’Sean Nelson is averaging 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Christian Henry is averaging 14.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Eastern Michigan is shooting 45.2% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview

The Ball State Cardinals are 11-12 (4-6) this season after they defeated Southern Miss by a score of 77-76 in their last game. Ball State trailed 37-35 at halftime, but they scored 42 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Cardinals shot 44.6% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 73.3% on free throws in the game. Mickey Pearson Jr. led Ball State with 21 points and five rebounds, while Payton Sparks added 13 points and 12 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cardinals lost to Akron by a score of 81-73 but did beat Buffalo by a score of 89-76 before that. Ball State has lost five of their last eight games and they are currently tied with Eastern Michigan in the MAC standings with a 4-6 record. Ball State has scored 76.0 points per game and they have allowed 74.1 points per game, while also averaging 36.0 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Jermahri Hill is averaging 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Payton Sparks is averaging 12.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Ball State is shooting 46.2% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Ball State will beat Eastern Michigan 

• Eastern Michigan has lost 15 of its last 16 road night games against Conference opponents.
• Ball State has won seven of its last eight games at John E. Worthen Arena following a home win.
• Ball State has won the first half in three of its last four night games against Eastern Michigan.

Why Eastern Michigan will beat Ball State

• Ball State has lost six of its last seven night games against the Mid-American Conference at John E. Worthen Arena.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Ball State’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Ball State’s last six night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Nine of Eastern Michigan’s last 11 road games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup tied in the MAC standings with a 4-6 record, but Ball State will have the home-court advantage here. The Cardinals have won two of their last three games and they are shooting 46.2% from the field this year. Eastern Michigan has lost three of their last four and they are shooting 45.2% from the field. The Eagles are allowing 77.1 points per game this season, but they have been slightly improved recently, allowing 70 points for fewer in three straight games. I really don’t love either team in this matchup, but I do think we will see plenty of points, so take the over here.