Who's Playing

Ball State @ Buffalo

Current Records: Ball State 11-12; Buffalo 12-8

What to Know

The Ball State Cardinals haven't won a matchup against the Buffalo Bulls since Jan. 7 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Cardinals and Buffalo will face off in a Mid-American battle at 2 p.m. ET at Alumni Arena. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, Ball State now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

It was close but no cigar for Ball State as they fell 89-85 to the Central Michigan Chippewas on Tuesday. If the result catches you off guard, it should: Ball State was far and away the favorite.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Buffalo at home against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Tuesday as the squad secured a 102-64 victory.

The Cardinals are now 11-12 while the Bulls sit at 12-8. Two stats to keep an eye on: Ball State is ninth worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 77.3 on average. Buffalo's offense has more to brag about, as they they rank 21st in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 79.6 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Alumni Arena -- Buffalo, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $16.00

Odds

The Bulls are a big 11.5-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 an 11.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Buffalo have won eight out of their last ten games against Ball State.

  • Jan 14, 2022 - Buffalo 74 vs. Ball State 68
  • Feb 02, 2021 - Buffalo 78 vs. Ball State 58
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Buffalo 86 vs. Ball State 69
  • Feb 18, 2020 - Buffalo 72 vs. Ball State 59
  • Jan 07, 2020 - Ball State 88 vs. Buffalo 68
  • Jan 29, 2019 - Buffalo 83 vs. Ball State 59
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Buffalo 83 vs. Ball State 63
  • Feb 03, 2017 - Buffalo 96 vs. Ball State 69
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Ball State 92 vs. Buffalo 77
  • Jan 26, 2016 - Buffalo 76 vs. Ball State 64

Injury Report for Buffalo

  • Kuluel Mading: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Ball State

No Injury Information