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Ball State Cardinals (0-0) at Georgia Southern Eagles (0-0): prediction and pick

Preview

Ball State Cardinals are slight favorites in what looks like a close game at 53% to win (BALL -2.5). Our predicted score is Ball State Cardinals 81, Georgia Southern Eagles 78, against a betting total of 158.5. Georgia Southern Eagles come in hot, 4-1 in their last 5. Ball State Cardinals come in hot, 4-1 in their last 5. With a game this close, the moneyline on the underdog (Georgia Southern Eagles) is often where the value is, if anywhere.

Pick to win
Ball State Cardinals 53%
Ball State Cardinals 53% · Georgia Southern Eagles 47%

Fair odds: Ball State Cardinals -114, Georgia Southern Eagles +114. Built from the betting line with the sportsbook's cut removed.

Predicted score: Ball State Cardinals 81, Georgia Southern Eagles 78

The line

Spread: BALL -2.5

Total: 158.5

Moneyline: Ball State Cardinals -125, Georgia Southern Eagles +105

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