- South Dakota State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Ball State
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- South Dakota State / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals on Dec. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Muncie, IN.
South Dakota State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The South Dakota State vs. Ball State Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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South Dakota State vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Dakota State | -6.5 -110 | O 138.5 -105 | -295 |
| Ball State | +6.5 -110 | U 138.5 -115 | 230 |
South Dakota State vs Ball State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts South Dakota State will win this college basketball game with 69.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
South Dakota State vs Ball State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Dakota State will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence for today’s game.
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South Dakota State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Dakota State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
- South Dakota State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.17 Units / 17% ROI)
- South Dakota State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 16 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
South Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Dakota State has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).
- 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.45 Units / -18.16% ROI
- 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
- 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ball State has a 2-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI).
- 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -48.15% ROI
- 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
- 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
South Dakota State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has averaged 1.08 points per shot (511 points/473 shots) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.34
Ball State had 25.4 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Ball State is shooting 39% (184/473) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Ball State has an eFG% of 45% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 54%
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Dakota State has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,029 rebounds/75 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 23.7
South Dakota State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (821/1,965) last season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 45%
South Dakota State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,866/4,440) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 45%
South Dakota State allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
South Dakota State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has averaged 1.08 points per shot (511 points/473 shots) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.34
Ball State had 25.4 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Ball State is shooting 39% (184/473) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Ball State has an eFG% of 45% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 54%
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Dakota State has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,029 rebounds/75 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 23.7
South Dakota State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (821/1,965) last season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 45%
South Dakota State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,866/4,440) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 45%
South Dakota State allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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