Our rankings
UMass 58%
Ball State #132 vs UMass #116 in our rankings (network centrality).
Ball State vs UMass Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
61%116
UMass
UMassOur pick: UMass, 61% to win · projected 24–26
Common opponents
UMass 79%
UMass by 12.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
UMass 60%
Projected Ball State 24, UMass 26 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Ball State and UMass common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Ball State went 1–0, UMass went 1–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Ball State | UMass | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sacramento St |
W 34–17 home, Oct 24 | W 35–6 away, Sep 26 | MASS +12.0 |