Western Michigan vs. Ball State Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 30
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Sep. 29, 2023 9:05 a.m. ET
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The Western Michigan Broncos (1-3) host the Ball State Cardinals (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in a matchup between MAC opponents at Waldo Stadium. Ball State is a 1.5-point underdog. The game's over/under is set at 50.
Last time around, the Broncos fell to the Toledo Rockets, with 49-31 being the final score. Facing the Georgia Southern Eagles in their most recent game, the Cardinals lost 40-3.
Western Michigan vs. Ball State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- TV: ESPN+
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
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Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Michigan | -1.5 (-111) | -122 | +102 | 50 | -111 | -109 |
Western Michigan vs. Ball State Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Western Michigan (-1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (50)
- Prediction: Western Michigan 30, Ball State 26
Learn more about the Western Michigan Broncos vs. the Ball State Cardinals game on FOX Sports!
Western Michigan vs. Ball State Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Broncos 26, Cardinals 24.
- The Broncos have a 55.0% chance to collect the win in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Cardinals hold a 49.5% implied probability.
- Western Michigan has won two games against the spread this season.
- Ball State has not won against the spread this season in three opportunities.
Western Michigan vs. Ball State: Head-to-Head
- The last two times Ball State and Western Michigan have matched up, the two teams share a split 1-1 record.
- In their past two head-to-head meetings, each team has covered one time while both games hit the over on the total.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, Ball State has scored 75 points against Western Michigan, while surrendering only 57 points.
Western Michigan vs. Ball State: 2023 Stats Comparison
Western Michigan | Ball State | |
---|---|---|
Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.8 (112) | 16.3 (125) |
Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 38.8 (125) | 34.0 (111) |
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (88) | 8 (105) |
Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (54) | 5 (74) |
Western Michigan 2023 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Jalen Buckley | RB | 501 YDS / 4 TD / 125.3 YPG / 6.2 YPC |
Anthony Sambucci | WR | 6 REC / 134 YDS / 1 TD / 33.5 YPG |
Zahir Abdus-Salaam | RB | 149 YDS / 1 TD / 37.3 YPG / 3.3 YPC |
Treyson Bourguet | QB | 348 YDS (50.0%) / 1 TD / 1 INT |
Tate Hallock | S | 29 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 2 INT / 4 PD |
Keni-H Lovely | CB | 15 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD |
Marshawn Kneeland | DT | 16 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
Damari Roberson | LB | 23 TKL / 0.0 TFL |
Ball State 2023 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Marquez Cooper | RB | 234 YDS / 1 TD / 58.5 YPG / 4.0 YPC |
Rico Barfield | RB | 82 YDS / 1 TD / 20.5 YPG / 4.6 YPC 6 REC / 88 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 22.0 REC YPG |
Kadin Semonza | QB | 480 YDS (61.0%) / 3 TD / 5 INT |
Tanner Koziol | TE | 19 REC / 156 YDS / 1 TD / 39.0 YPG |
Sidney Houston Jr. | LB | 10 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
Loren Strickland | DB | 10 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
Keionte Newson | LB | 13 TKL / 0.0 TFL |
Tyler Potts | DB | 7 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
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