FINAL
January 10, 2026 β’ Mullins Center
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Ball State Cardinals meets Massachusetts Minutemen at Mullins Center.
Ball State Cardinals
Visiting Side
Massachusetts Minutemen
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
27%
Ball State Cardinals
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Massachusetts Minutemen
Projected Score
BAL 68
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MAS 80
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Massachusetts Minutemen maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Massachusetts Minutemen holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Massachusetts Minutemen shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Ball State Cardinals
STAT
Massachusetts Minutemen
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Massachusetts Minutemen plays on familiar turf at Mullins Center.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Ball State Cardinals Could Win
Ball State Cardinals generates 72.0 points per game while shooting 42.0%.
Why Massachusetts Minutemen Could Win
Massachusetts Minutemen produces 77.7 points per game on 46.9% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Massachusetts Minutemen's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mullins Center
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
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Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Ball State Cardinals (48.0%)
Massachusetts Minutemen (52.0%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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