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Ball State vs. Lafayette prediction: Ball State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [11/29/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Ball State vs Lafayette predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 4:30PM ET as Ball State locks horns with Lafayette in men's college basketball action at Kirby Sports Center.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Ball State a slight edge with a 53% win probability over Lafayette.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Ball State vs. Lafayette matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Ball State vs. Lafayette prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Ball State and Lafayette 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Ball State a 53% chance of beating Lafayette. Our predicted final score has Ball State winning 72-71.
According to our model, Lafayette (+2.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 139.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Ball State vs. Lafayette odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ball State | Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-110) | +2.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -142 | +132 |
| Total | o139.5 (-110) | u139.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ball State vs. Lafayette picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lafayette +2.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Lafayette | +132 |
| Total | Over 139.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Lafayette to win.
Ball State vs. Lafayette game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Lafayette and Ball State at Kirby Sports Center is scheduled to commence at 4:30PM ET.
- Who: Ball State vs. Lafayette
- Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Time: 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: Kirby Sports Center
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Conclusion
We predict Ball State, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat Lafayette on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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