Western Michigan at Ball State

The Western Michigan Broncos look a lot like the Ball State Cardinals did a year ago - wondering from where that first Div-1 win is going to come. The Broncos have gotten doubled-up in their first three against legit competition, falling by a combined margin of 51-108. After running the table in '08-'09, the Cardinals saw that quickly turn into a nine-game losing streak. But things are on the improve. Ball State has already matched last season's win total of two and own an impressive conference win vs. Central Michigan. The Broncos are bucking the win column on the road as they are just 2-8 straight up in their last 10 roadies. The dog roll is not very suitable as the boys from Michigan are just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 away from home. Overall Western Michigan is looking at an 11-27-1 ATS mark in their last 39, not finding the money too often. As an underdog, they are 1-8 ATS dating back to last season. Ball State is in a comfortable role as they sit at 6-1 ATS as a 3.5-10 point favorite. With the chance to arrive at the .500 mark at home and move to 2-0 in the conference, the motivated Cardinals get the call.