E Michigan vs Ball St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 12

Footballs sit ready on the field before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Muncie, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
(AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
  • E Michigan is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Ball St
  • Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Eastern Michigan (3-7) visit Scheumann Stadium to take on Ball State (4-5) on Nov. 15 in Muncie, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST.

E Michigan is a betting favorite in Week 12, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan-2.5 -11050.5 -110-130
Ball State +2.5 -11050.5 -110110

Eastern Michigan vs Ball State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Ball State will win this game with 54.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both E Michigan and Ball St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.


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  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+1.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+6.65 Units / 112% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.10 Units / 8% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

E Michigan is 6-4 against the spread this college football season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • Eastern Michigan is 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.85 Units / -73.78% ROI
  • Eastern Michigan is 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Eastern Michigan is 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Ball State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Ball St iss 6-3 against the spread this college football season (+2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • Ball State is 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / 40.78% ROI
  • Ball State is 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • Ball State is 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Eastern Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Ball State

Eastern Michigan did not record a sack (24 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.6

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (61 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.6

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (37 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.4

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (61 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.5

Eastern Michigan has allowed 2,322 rushing yards this season– most in FBS

Ball State: Keys to the Game vs. Eastern Michigan

Ball State TEs were targeted 11.7 times per game (140/12) last season– 3rd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

Ball State have been sacked on 16% of pass attempts (32/200) this season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 6%

Ball State TEs averaged 8.5 receptions per game (102/12) last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.4

Ball State RBs averaged 15.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (95 yards / 6 touches) on 3rd and long last season– T-2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.2

Ball State TEs were targeted 6 times in the 4th quarter last week– T-most among FBS Teams

Matchup Notes for Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State

Ball State TEs were targeted 11.7 times per game (140/12) last season– 3rd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

Ball State have been sacked on 16% of pass attempts (32/200) this season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 6%

Ball State TEs averaged 8.5 receptions per game (102/12) last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.4

Ball State RBs averaged 15.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (95 yards / 6 touches) on 3rd and long last season– T-2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.2

Ball State TEs were targeted 6 times in the 4th quarter last week– T-most among FBS Teams

Eastern Michigan did not record a sack (24 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.6

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (61 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.6

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (37 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.4

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (61 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.5

Eastern Michigan has allowed 2,322 rushing yards this season– most in FBS

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Eastern Michigan did not record a sack (24 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.6

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (61 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.6

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (37 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.4

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (61 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.5

Eastern Michigan has allowed 2,322 rushing yards this season– most in FBS

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends

Ball State TEs were targeted 11.7 times per game (140/12) last season– 3rd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

Ball State have been sacked on 16% of pass attempts (32/200) this season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 6%

Ball State TEs averaged 8.5 receptions per game (102/12) last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.4

Ball State RBs averaged 15.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (95 yards / 6 touches) on 3rd and long last season– T-2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.2

Ball State TEs were targeted 6 times in the 4th quarter last week– T-most among FBS Teams

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends

Eastern Michigan did not record a sack (24 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.6

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (61 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.6

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (37 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.4

Eastern Michigan has not recorded a sack (61 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.5

Eastern Michigan has allowed 2,322 rushing yards this season– most in FBS

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends

Ball State TEs were targeted 11.7 times per game (140/12) last season– 3rd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

Ball State have been sacked on 16% of pass attempts (32/200) this season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 6%

Ball State TEs averaged 8.5 receptions per game (102/12) last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.4

Ball State RBs averaged 15.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (95 yards / 6 touches) on 3rd and long last season– T-2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.2

Ball State TEs were targeted 6 times in the 4th quarter last week– T-most among FBS Teams


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