Ball State vs Evansville Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Ball State heads to the Ford Center looking for its first road win of the season, and the Cardinals finally have a bit of momentum after a 96-85 win over Le Moyne. Evansville returns home sitting at 3-5 and riding a two-game slide, including a 78-59 loss to Charleston. Both teams have similar records, but the Purple Aces have been stronger at home with a 2-2 mark. Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Big board, bigger value — see our winning college basketball predictions.
Ball State Preview
Ball State enters averaging 66.8 points per game on 41 percent shooting. The Cardinals rely on guard Davion Hill, who leads the roster with 13.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 47.6 percent shooting. Armoni Zeigler adds 10.8 points per game while shooting 47.8 percent. Ball State struggles with consistency from deep at 31.3 percent, but Zeigler’s ability to attack and Hill’s all-around production have kept the offense afloat. The bigger issue has been road performance, as Ball State has dropped all three away games by sizable margins. The Cardinals also sit at just 12.5 assists per game, which reflects a slower, more isolation-driven approach.
Evansville Preview
Evansville averages 69.8 points per game on 43 percent shooting and has shown better offensive balance. Connor Turnbull anchors the attack with 12.0 points per game while shooting 51.5 percent. Joshua Hughes offers 11.0 points and 5.3 rebounds, giving the Purple Aces a reliable interior option. The backcourt provides additional shooting with Bryce Quinet hitting 33.3 percent from three and Keishon Porter adding 9.5 points per game. Evansville’s biggest issue recently has been turnover trouble, highlighted in the loss to Akron, where the offense never settled in. Still, the Aces move the ball better than Ball State with 13.8 assists per game.
Ball State vs Evansville Prediction
This matchup comes down to whether Ball State can handle Evansville’s pace and ball movement in a true road environment. The Purple Aces have played a tougher recent schedule and still have performed more consistently on offense. Ball State’s lack of road scoring punch has hurt the Cardinals, especially when outside shots don’t fall. Evansville has the deeper bench, as eight players average at least four points per game, and the shooting edge at home gives them the advantage. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on Ball State. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Evansville with the Onyx Odds promo code. Getting the most out of your bets on Ball State vs Evansville can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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Prediction: Evansville 73, Ball State 66
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- Under if posted in the low 140s (based on both teams’ season scoring averages and shooting profiles).
