Ball State vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

Ball State vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

Updated Nov. 18, 2023 9:16 a.m. ET
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The Ball State Cardinals (3-7) host the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-9) on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in a matchup between MAC rivals at Scheumann Stadium. Kent State is a 12.5-point underdog. The over/under is set at 42.5.

In their last action, the Cardinals won against the Northern Illinois Huskies, 20-17. Last time around, the Golden Flashes fell to the Bowling Green Falcons, with 49-19 being the final score.

Ball State vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds

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Ball State vs Kent State Betting Information updated as of November 18, 2023, 8:46 AM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
Ball State -12.5 (-110) -495 +370 42.5 -110 -110

Ball State vs. Kent State Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Ball State (-12.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (42.5)
  • Prediction: Ball State 31, Kent State 15

Learn more about the Ball State Cardinals vs. the Kent State Golden Flashes game on FOX Sports!

Ball State vs. Kent State Betting Insights

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Cardinals 28, Golden Flashes 15.
  • The Cardinals have an 83.2% chance to claim victory in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes hold a 21.3% implied probability.
  • Ball State has compiled a 4-4-1 record against the spread this season.
  • Kent State has covered just once in nine games with a spread this season.

Ball State vs. Kent State: 2023 Stats Comparison

Ball State Kent State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 17.0 (130) 14.6 (133)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 27.3 (75) 34.4 (118)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 14 (66) 10 (21)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 9 (119) 8 (123)

Ball State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Marquez Cooper RB 767 YDS / 3 TD / 76.7 YPG / 4.5 YPC
17 REC / 151 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.1 REC YPG
Kiael Kelly QB 415 YDS (52.7%) / 1 TD / 1 INT
499 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 49.9 RUSH YPG
Tanner Koziol TE 32 REC / 269 YDS / 3 TD / 26.9 YPG
Qian Magwood WR 37 REC / 335 YDS / 1 TD / 33.5 YPG
Sidney Houston Jr. LB 44 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Cole Pearce LB 54 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK
Keionte Newson LB 59 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Jordan Riley-Scott DB 44 TKL / 3.0 TFL

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Chrishon McCray WR 41 REC / 610 YDS / 4 TD / 61.0 YPG
Tommy Ulatowski QB 721 YDS (51.4%) / 7 TD / 2 INT
100 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 10.0 RUSH YPG
Jaylen Thomas RB 414 YDS / 2 TD / 41.4 YPG / 3.7 YPC
Gavin Garcia RB 431 YDS / 2 TD / 43.1 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Devin Nicholson LB 53 TKL / 4.0 TFL
Bryce Sheppert S 50 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 3 PD
Nick Giacolone LB 44 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
Stephen Daley DL 34 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
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