Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Eastern Michigan vs Ball State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 6th 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 7-8 (1-2) this season after they lost to Ohio by a score of 68-67 in their last game. Eastern Michigan led 32-15 at halftime, but they allowed 53 points in the second half and lost on a last second bucket. The Eagles shot 40% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Addison Patterson led Eastern Michigan with 17 points and six rebounds, while Braelon Green added 16 points and four rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, Eastern Michigan defeated UMass by a score of 80-74, but lost to Wright State by a score of 70-64 before that. The Eagles have scored 71.6 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.3 points against per game this season. Mohammad Habhab is averaging 14.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Carlos Hart is averaging 13.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Eagles. Eastern Michigan is shooting 43.8% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this season. 

Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview

The Ball State Cardinals are 4-10 (0-2) this year after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 85-72 in their last game. Ball State trailed 41-25 at halftime, but they did score 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Cardinals shot 40% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Devon Barnes led Ball State with 20 points and two assists, while Davion Hill added 17 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Ball State defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 93-30, but lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 86-77 before that. The Cardinals have scored 68.3 points per game with 33.2 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.9 points against per game this season. Davion Hill is averaging 11.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Armoni Zeigler is averaging 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Cardinals. Ball State is shooting 42.2% from the field, 67.3% on free throws, and 30.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Ball State Cardinals will win

• Ball State has won each of its last six night games against Eastern Michigan.
• Eastern Michigan has lost 18 of its last 20 road night games against the Mid-American Conference.
• The home team has won the first half in six of Eastern Michigan’s last seven games.

Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win

• Ball State has lost each of its last six games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Eastern Michigan has won each of its last three games following a home loss.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ball State’s last 15 home night games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 136+ points.
• Each of Eastern Michigan’s last seven games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 135+ points.

Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction 

Eastern Michigan played a great first half against Ohio last time out, but they collapsed in the second half, which is going to be tough to bounce back from. The Eagles have lost four of their last five games and they are shooting 44% from the field. Ball State is 0-2 in conference play and they have lost five of their last six. The Cardinals are shooting 42% from the field and they have allowed 85 and 86 points in their first two MAC games. I don’t trust this Ball State defense, but I also don’t trust Eastern Michigan’s after allowing 53 second half points, so I will take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 134.5