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Indiana State @ Ball State

Current Records: Indiana State 3-3; Ball State 2-3

What to Know

The Indiana State Sycamores and the Ball State Cardinals are even-steven against one another since December of 2015 (3-3), but not for long. Indiana State will face off against the Cardinals on the road at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at John E. Worthen Arena. Ball State will be strutting in after a victory while Indiana State will be stumbling in from a defeat.

The game between Indiana State and the New Mexico St. Aggies on Sunday was not a total blowout, but with Indiana State falling 80-66, it was darn close to turning into one. Indiana State's loss came about despite a quality game from guard Micah Thomas, who had 23 points.

Meanwhile, Ball State came out on top in a nail-biter against the Massachusetts Minutemen on Sunday, sneaking past 89-86. The Cardinals got double-digit scores from four players: guard Tyler Cochran (22), guard Luke Bumbalough (14), guard Jalen Windham (13), and forward Mickey Pearson Jr. (12).

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Sycamores are expected to win a tight contest. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 2-0 ATS in away games but only 3-2 all in all.

Indiana State is now 3-3 while Ball State sits at 2-3. Ball State is 0-1 after wins this year, and Indiana State is 1-1 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: John E. Worthen Arena -- Muncie, Indiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $24.00

Odds

The Sycamores are a slight 1-point favorite against the Cardinals, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Ball State and Indiana State both have three wins in their last six games.

  • Dec 19, 2020 - Indiana State 67 vs. Ball State 57
  • Nov 17, 2019 - Ball State 69 vs. Indiana State 55
  • Nov 06, 2018 - Ball State 86 vs. Indiana State 69
  • Nov 25, 2017 - Ball State 93 vs. Indiana State 85
  • Nov 15, 2016 - Indiana State 80 vs. Ball State 74
  • Dec 22, 2015 - Indiana State 73 vs. Ball State 61

Injury Report for Ball State

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Indiana State

  • Tyreke Key: Out for the Season (Shoulder)