The Central Michigan Chippewas host the Ball State Cardinals (1-1) on Saturday afternoon in an all-MAC affair.
Ball State was just embarrassed by Miami (FL), getting shut out 62-0. The Cardinals allowed 750 yards in the defeat, which is pretty alarming.
Central Michigan lost 30-9 to Illinois last week, their second straight blowout loss.
Will Ball State
Ball State vs Central Michigan Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Ball State | +6.5 (-108) | O 53 (-112) | +200 |
| Central Michigan | -6.5 (-113) | U 53 (-109) | -250 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Ball State vs Central Michigan Match Details
- Fixture: Ball State Cardinals @ Central Michigan Chippewas
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 1:00 PM EST
- Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Key Stats
Central Michigan Chippewas
The Chippewas come in averaging 30.3 points per game. QB Joey Labas has thrown for 618 yards this season. He’s thrown for 5 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown 6 Interceptions RB Myles Bailey has rushed for 171 yds on 23 attempts. He’s also rushed for 2 TD this season. WR Solomon Davis leads the team with 152 yds on 9 receptions. He has caught 2 TD passes this year.
Central Michigan’s defense has been subpar this season. The Chippewas give up 30.7 points per game. The Chippewas are giving up 324.3 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 152.3 passing yards per game. The Chippewas’ opponents are averaging 172 rushing yards. LB Fernando Sanchez III has been a bright spot on defense, entering with 1 sacks, 8 tackles,and 2 tfl Also, DB Aakeem Snell has recorded 1 interceptions.
Ball State Cardinals
Ball State’s offense has been decent this year. The Cardinals average 21 points per game. QB Kadin Semonza has thrown for 373 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 4 TDs and 2 Interceptions on the year. RB Braedon Sloan has rushed for 116 yds on 26 attempts. He’s also rushed for 1 TD this season. TE Tanner Koziol leads the team with 99 yds on 11 receptions. He also has 1 TD this season.
Ball State’s defense has been poor this season. The Cardinals allow 48 points per game. The Cardinals allow 535 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 382.5 passing yards per game. The Cardinals’ opponents average 152.5 rushing yards this season. DL Riley Tolsma has stood out on defense, coming in with 0 sacks , 6 tackles,and 0 tfl Also, LB Joey Stemler has recorded 1 interceptions.
Prediction
Both teams have had their issues this season, so it doesn’t seem like either team is poised to pull away here. Central Michigan’s one win did come at home, but it was against FCS school Central Connecticut State. Ball State needs to bounce back from last week, and even though the Cardinals’ defense has been bad, the Chippewas haven’t been good on offense. We’re rolling with the visitors to win or come within a field goal in this one via the alternate spread.
Final Pick
Ball State +3.5 (+135)
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