Indiana State Sycamores defeat Ball State Cardinals 69-66: Recap & Betting Results

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NCAAB · Indiana State Sycamores 69, Ball State Cardinals 66

The Indiana State Sycamores beat the Ball State Cardinals 69-66 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Worthen Arena. The Indiana State Sycamores covered the spread as 2-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 146.5, with 135 points combined.

Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals final score and game recap

The Indiana State Sycamores won by 3 points.

Who covered the spread in Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals?

The Indiana State Sycamores covered the spread as 2-point underdogs and won outright, by 3 points.

The spread opened at Ball State Cardinals -2.5 and closed at Ball State Cardinals -2.

Did Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals go over or under the total?

The game went under: 135 points combined against a closing total of 146.5, under by 11.5.

The total opened and closed at 146.5.

Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Indiana State Sycamores at +108 and the Ball State Cardinals at -131. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Ball State Cardinals a 54% favorite. The Indiana State Sycamores won as the underdog at +108: $108 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Indiana State Sycamores between the open and the close, and they covered.

This result left the Indiana State Sycamores 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under.

This result left the Ball State Cardinals 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight losses for the Ball State Cardinals.

What's next for Indiana State Sycamores and Ball State Cardinals?

Next for the Indiana State Sycamores: the Milwaukee Panthers at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the Ball State Cardinals: the Brescia Bearcats at home on Monday, November 9, 2026.