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Akron @ Ball State

Current Records: Akron 19-9; Ball State 13-15

What to Know

The Ball State Cardinals have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Akron Zips and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 16 of 2019. Ball State and Akron will face off in a Mid-American battle at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday at John E. Worthen Arena. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Cardinals didn't have too much trouble with the Eastern Michigan Eagles at home this past Saturday as they won 75-64.

Meanwhile, Akron bagged a 91-83 victory over the Ohio Bobcats this past Friday. Akron's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but guard Greg Tribble led the charge as he had 17 points.

Ball State is expected to lose this next one by 3. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Ball State, who are 14-13 against the spread.

The wins brought the Cardinals up to 13-15 and the Zips to 19-9. A pair of defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Ball State is stumbling into the game with the 12th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 77.2 on average. Akron's defense has more to brag about, as they they rank 30th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 63.3 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: John E. Worthen Arena -- Muncie, Indiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $32.55

Odds

The Zips are a 3-point favorite against the Cardinals, 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 Zips as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Akron have won seven out of their last ten games against Ball State.

  • Jan 11, 2022 - Akron 84 vs. Ball State 74
  • Feb 19, 2021 - Akron 88 vs. Ball State 79
  • Jan 30, 2021 - Akron 74 vs. Ball State 42
  • Jan 10, 2020 - Akron 75 vs. Ball State 60
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Ball State 57 vs. Akron 56
  • Feb 13, 2018 - Ball State 90 vs. Akron 77
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Ball State 111 vs. Akron 106
  • Mar 10, 2017 - Akron 74 vs. Ball State 70
  • Feb 07, 2017 - Akron 65 vs. Ball State 63
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Akron 73 vs. Ball State 64