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Central Michigan vs. Ball State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21
Updated
Oct. 21, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET
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MAC foes meet when the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3) visit the Ball State Cardinals (1-6) on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Scheumann Stadium. Central Michigan is favored by 5 points. The total is 41.5 points for this matchup.
The Chippewas beat the Akron Zips, 17-10, in their most recent game. The Cardinals' last game was against the Toledo Rockets, and they lost by a score of 13-6.
Central Michigan vs. Ball State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana
- TV: ESPN+
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | -5 (-110) | -217 | +178 | 41.5 | -110 | -110 |
Central Michigan vs. Ball State Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Central Michigan (-5)
- Pick OU: Over (41.5)
- Prediction: Central Michigan 29, Ball State 17
Learn more about the Central Michigan Chippewas vs. the Ball State Cardinals game on FOX Sports!
Central Michigan vs. Ball State Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Chippewas 23, Cardinals 18.
- The Chippewas have a 68.5% chance to collect the win in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Cardinals have a 36.0% implied probability.
- Central Michigan has a record of 2-5-0 against the spread this season.
- Ball State has covered just once in six games with a spread this season.
Central Michigan vs. Ball State: Head-to-Head
- The last two times Ball State and Central Michigan have played, the two teams share the same 1-1 record.
- The Chippewas and the Cardinals have matched up evenly over their last two meetings, sporting an even 1-1 record against the spread. In those two head-to-head matchups, the two squads have yet to go over the total.
- Ball State has been outpaced by 19 points in its last two tilts against Central Michigan.
Central Michigan vs. Ball State: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Central Michigan | Ball State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.7 (98) | 15.0 (129) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.6 (109) | 30.7 (110) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (74) | 12 (101) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 4 (126) | 6 (109) |
Central Michigan 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jase Bauer | QB | 1,060 YDS (57.8%) / 4 TD / 6 INT 200 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 28.6 RUSH YPG |
| Myles Bailey | RB | 358 YDS / 3 TD / 51.1 YPG / 4.2 YPC 11 REC / 94 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13.4 REC YPG |
| Jesse Prewitt III | WR | 24 REC / 356 YDS / 3 TD / 50.9 YPG |
| Marion Lukes | RB | 194 YDS / 1 TD / 27.7 YPG / 3.6 YPC 18 REC / 186 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 26.6 REC YPG |
| Kyle Moretti | LB | 31 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK |
| Jacques Bristol | DL | 16 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Trey Jones | DB | 20 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Donte Kent | DB | 25 TKL / 2.0 TFL |
Ball State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Marquez Cooper | RB | 422 YDS / 1 TD / 60.3 YPG / 4.4 YPC 13 REC / 129 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 18.4 REC YPG |
| Layne Hatcher | QB | 566 YDS (65.3%) / 4 TD / 0 INT -53 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -7.6 RUSH YPG |
| Kiael Kelly | QB | 133 YDS (35.5%) / 0 TD / 1 INT 279 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 39.9 RUSH YPG |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 27 REC / 217 YDS / 2 TD / 31.0 YPG |
| Cole Pearce | LB | 36 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK |
| Sidney Houston Jr. | LB | 33 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Keionte Newson | LB | 34 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Aljareek Malry | DB | 22 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
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