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It is the rare day with both Purdue football and men’s basketball playing on the same day! We’re on upset alert here too, as there is a very good Ball State team ready to capitalize if we’re asleep.
From: Muncie, Indiana
Game Location: Mackey Arena (14,240)
Date: November 10, 2018
Time: 8pm ET
TV: BTN
Radio: Boilermaker Sports Network
Odds: Purdue by 13.5
RPI: 1
KenPom: 100
2017-18 Record: 19-13, 10-8 MAC
2018-19 Record: 1-0, 0-0
Record vs. Purdue: Purdue leads 9-2
Last Purdue win: 66-56 at Purdue on 12/18/2012
Last Ball State win: 72-52 in Indianapolis on 12/18/1999
Blog Representation: Hustle Belt
NCAA Tournament History: 7 appearances, last in 2000. 1990 Sweet 16
Coach: James Whitford (74-88 in 5th season at Ball State)