Who's Playing

Miami (Ohio) @ Ball State

Current Records: Miami (Ohio) 7-9; Ball State 11-5

What to Know

The Ball State Cardinals and the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks are even-steven against one another since January of 2016 (5-5), but not for long. Ball State and the RedHawks will face off in a Mid-American battle at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at John E. Worthen Arena. Ball State is out to keep their six-game home win streak alive.

The Cardinals were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 76-71 to the Ohio Bobcats.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bulls typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Miami (Ohio) proved too difficult a challenge. Miami (Ohio) took down Buffalo 91-80.

Ball State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 10-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (5-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Miami (Ohio)'s win lifted them to 7-9 while Ball State's loss dropped them down to 11-5. We'll see if the RedHawks can repeat their recent success or if the Cardinals bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: John E. Worthen Arena -- Muncie, Indiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Cardinals are a big 10-point favorite against the RedHawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Cardinals as an 11-point favorite.

Over/Under: -107

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Series History

Ball State and Miami (Ohio) both have five wins in their last ten games.

  • Jan 25, 2022 - Ball State 81 vs. Miami (Ohio) 64
  • Jan 19, 2021 - Miami (Ohio) 81 vs. Ball State 71
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Ball State 71 vs. Miami (Ohio) 62
  • Feb 19, 2019 - Miami (Ohio) 69 vs. Ball State 66
  • Jan 22, 2019 - Miami (Ohio) 71 vs. Ball State 65
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Miami (Ohio) 71 vs. Ball State 53
  • Jan 10, 2017 - Ball State 85 vs. Miami (Ohio) 74
  • Mar 07, 2016 - Miami (Ohio) 49 vs. Ball State 47
  • Feb 16, 2016 - Ball State 73 vs. Miami (Ohio) 56
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Ball State 48 vs. Miami (Ohio) 46