Ball State vs Bowling Green Prediction 2/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ball State vs Bowling Green prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 3rd at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview

The Ball State Cardinals are 7-14 (3-6) this year after they lost to Toledo by a score of 73-55 in their last game. Ball State trailed 39-27 at halftime and only scored 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Cardinals shot 31% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Kayden Fish led Ball State with 14 points and five rebounds, while Armoni Zeigler added 13 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Ball State defeated NIU by a score of 58-53 and Central Michigan by a score of 68-67. The Cardinals have scored 67.3 points per game with 31.8 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.9 points against per game this season. Armoni Zeigler is averaging 13.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Davion Hill is averaging 12.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Cardinals. Ball State is shooting 41.8% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 30.8% on three pointers this year. 

Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview

The Bowling Green Falcons are 13-9 (4-6) this season after they lost to Central Michigan by a score of 62-59 in their last game. Bowling Green led 32-20 at halftime, but they were outscored 42-27 in the second half in the close loss. The Falcons shot 36% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 58% on free throws in the game. Javontae Campbell led Bowling Green with 21 points and four assists, while Josiah Shackelford added 17 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Bowling Green lost to Buffalo by a score of 89-78 and Toledo by a score of 73-72. The Falcons have scored 84.6 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.9 points against per game this season. Javontae Campbell is averaging 19.3 points and 5.0 assists per game, while Sam Towns is averaging 12.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Falcons. Bowling Green is shooting 48.8% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win

• Ball State has lost eight of its last nine road games against the Mid-American Conference.
• The home team has won four of the last five games between Ball State and Bowling Green.
• The home team has won the first half in four of the last five games between Ball State and Bowling Green.

Why the Ball State Cardinals will win

• Bowling Green has lost each of its last six home night games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Ball State has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Ball State has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Bowling Green’s last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Stroh Center have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Twenty-four of Ball State’s last 29 night games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 138+ points.

Ball State vs Bowling Green Prediction 

Bowling Green comes into this contest on a three game losing streak, but two of those three losses came by three points or fewer. The Falcons are shooting 49% from the field and they are scoring about 85 points per game. Ball State has won three of their last four games, but they have scored 58 points or fewer in each of their last two. The Cardinals are only shooting 42% from the field and I think Bowling Green is the much better team here. Take the Falcons to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Bowling Green -10.5