Nov 17, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Lafayette Leopards guard Caleb Williams (1) dribbles in the lane against West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) and West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
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Ball State vs Lafayette Prediction 11/29/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Ball State Cardinals Lafayette Leopards
Team Records 2-5 2-6
Where Kirby Sports Center, Easton, PA
When Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time 04:30 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Ball State vs Lafayette Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Lafayette Leopards Preview


Lafayette has a 1-6 record this season and are sitting in the 10th place of the Patriot conference. They are 2-4 ATS, 5-1 in Over/Under and have a 1-2 home record and a 0-4 away record. Lafayette is coming off a 63-76 home loss against Le Moyne and will face Monmouth, Mercyhurst and Pennsylvania next.

Offensively, Lafayette averages 70.3 points per game, while defensively, they allow 79.1 points per game. The Leopards shoot with 41% from the field, and grab 34 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.3 assists per game.

Caleb Williams leads Lafayette in scoring, with an average of 17 points and 4 rebounds per game. Andrew Phillips follows with 16.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Shareef Jackson adds 9.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Ball State Cardinals Preview


Ball State has a 2-4 record this season and are sitting in the 12th place of the MAC conference. They are 1-4 ATS, 1-4 in Over/Under and have a 2-1 home record and a 0-2 away record. Ball State is coming off a 73-80 home loss against Monmouth and will face Le Moyne, Evansville and South Dakota State next.

Offensively, Ball State averages 65.6 points per game, while defensively, they allow 70.3 points per game. The Cardinals shoot with 43% from the field, and grab 30.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.6 assists per game.

Armoni Zeigler leads Ball State in scoring, with an average of 11.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Davion Hill follows with 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Elmore James IV adds 10 points per game.

Ball State Cardinals @ Lafayette Leopards Betting Trends: November 29, 2025


Why the Lafayette Leopards will win

  • Ball State has lost each of its last four games.
  • The home team has won 11 of Lafayette’s last 13 games.
  • Ball State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Ball State Cardinals will win

  • Lafayette has lost each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Ball State has won three of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Lafayette has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Ball State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (8.7).
  • Ball State ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.0).

Ball State vs Lafayette Prediction


In this Ball State vs Lafayette Prediction, Ball State is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Ball State has been the better team this season, as Lafayette has won only once in its 7 games played. Both teams are coming into this matchup in terrible form, as they have five and four consecutive losses respectively and are both on the second leg of a back-to-back. Both offenses have been struggling this season, as they score just 135.9 points per game combined and today’s total is set at 142.5 points. I expect a low-scoring affair today, so go under that number.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 142.5

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