NCAA Volleyball
Saturday, 02 May 2026, 22:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Worthen Arena
Ball State Cardinals – Pepperdine Waves: AI prediction & pick
BAL
Ball State Cardinals
VS
PEP
Pepperdine Waves
3 : 2
✓ Hit
AI Confidence
Home win
77%
1
54%
X
21%
2
25%
AI Analysis
Ball State Cardinals have a clear advantage in form, xG and ELO rating. Pepperdine Waves play without rest, which weakens their chances. The Monte Carlo simulation indicates a 53.9% chance for the hosts, and the odds (2.5) confirm their favorite status. Despite the lack of H2H data, the statistical data and the visitors' fatigue favor a home win.
Key Factors
Very good form of the hosts (4 wins in 5 matches)
Lack of rest for the visitors (0 days) vs 7 days for the hosts
Higher ELO rating of the hosts (1571 vs 1545)
Form (last 5)
Ball State Cardinals
W
W
W
W
L
Pepperdine Waves
W
L
W
L
W
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