Ball State is off a hard fought loss with rival Akron and are back at home here to take on a terrible Southern Miss team that has lost all but one game on the road and are struggling with their offense. Ball State handles the ball better and they are shooting at 48% from the field right now and are making their shots so they have the edge at home. Southern Miss is 3-7 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick in the last two seasons. Ball State is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in February.

Best bet: lay the number with Ball State.