Ball State 76-71 Ohio Bobcats

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For this NCAA match, BetFTW's top pick is Ball State to win, with a 58% model probability. We also predict Ball State to win with +6.5 handicap at 71%.

How we calculate predictions

Bet For The Win

  1. Pick 1 Ball State to win W Settled - pick won.
    Event probability
    58%
    Stake Med 37.0/100
    Odds 3.00 Fezbet Recorded P/L +74.00
    Best odds 3.00 Fezbet
  2. Pick 2 Ball State to win with +6.5 handicap W Settled - pick won.
    Event probability
    71%
    Stake Med 32.8/100
    Odds 1.76 Fezbet Recorded P/L +24.96
    Best odds 1.76 Fezbet
  3. Pick 3 Total score over 148.0 L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    60%
    Stake Low 17.9/100
    Odds 1.95 Fezbet Recorded P/L -17.89
    Best odds 1.95 Fezbet
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Match analysis

Ball State vs Ohio Bobcats prediction review

Ball State and Ohio Bobcats met in NCAA on Saturday, 17 January 2026, with the event ending 76-71.

Among the available predictions, Ball State to win receives the highest model rating at 58%. The prediction's latest recorded price is 3.00, while its calculated edge places it in BetFTW's Medium stake band. The selection was settled as a winning pick.

Beyond the primary selection, BetFTW also evaluates the spread market. For this market, Ball State to win with +6.5 handicap carries a 71% model probability and latest recorded odds of 1.76. The predictions cover different markets, with the model assigning the higher probability to Ball State to win with +6.5 handicap. The selection was settled as a winning pick.

The best and latest recorded odds for the primary pick are both 3.00. BetFTW retains the published probability, recorded odds, stake and settlement so the original prediction can be reviewed after the event.