- Ohio is a -14.5 point favorite vs. Ball St
- Ohio vs. Ball State Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: CBSN
Ohio (3-2) visit Scheumann Stadium to take on Ball State (1-3) on Oct. 4 in Muncie, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.
Ohio is a betting favorite in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).
The Ohio vs. Ball State Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Ohio vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio | -14.5 -110 | 51.5 -115 | -650 |
| Ball State | +14.5 -110 | 51.5 -105 | 475 |
Ohio vs Ball State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this game with 80.9% 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 Ohio and Ball St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Ohio vs Ball State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ball State will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Ohio Best Bets Today
- Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+8.65 Units / 11% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.15 Units / 8% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.95 Units / 57% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.30 Units / 32% ROI)
Ball State Best Bets Today
- Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.60 Units / 42% ROI)
- Ball State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.85 Units / 52% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.35 Units / 18% ROI)
Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ohio is 4-1 against the spread this college football season (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).
- Ohio is 3-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 3.26% ROI
- Ohio is 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
- Ohio is 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
Ball State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ball St iss 3-1 against the spread this college football season (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).
- Ball State is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -28.99% ROI
- Ball State is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Ball State is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
Ohio: Keys to the Game vs. Ball State
Ohio has 286 receptions in 18 games (just 15.9 per game) since the 2024 season — 27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ball State’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,583 passing yards in 18 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense has allowed 275.4 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,583 passing yards in 18 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense has allowed 275.4 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio QBs rushed for 5 TDs in the 4th quarter last season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio’s WRs has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — T-18th-worst among FBS WRs. Ball State’s defense has allowed 2.8 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.
Ball State: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio
Ball State was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Ball State was 3-9 (.250) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-19th-worst in FBS; Average: .479
Ball State was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Ball State was 1-8 (.111) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Matchup Notes for Ohio vs. Ball State
Ball State was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Ball State was 3-9 (.250) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-19th-worst in FBS; Average: .479
Ball State was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Ball State was 1-8 (.111) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Ohio has 286 receptions in 18 games (just 15.9 per game) since the 2024 season — 27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ball State’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,583 passing yards in 18 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense has allowed 275.4 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,583 passing yards in 18 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense has allowed 275.4 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio QBs rushed for 5 TDs in the 4th quarter last season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio’s WRs has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — T-18th-worst among FBS WRs. Ball State’s defense has allowed 2.8 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.
Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends
Ohio has 286 receptions in 18 games (just 15.9 per game) since the 2024 season — 27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ball State’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,583 passing yards in 18 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense has allowed 275.4 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,583 passing yards in 18 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense has allowed 275.4 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio QBs rushed for 5 TDs in the 4th quarter last season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio’s WRs has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — T-18th-worst among FBS WRs. Ball State’s defense has allowed 2.8 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends
Ball State was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Ball State was 3-9 (.250) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-19th-worst in FBS; Average: .479
Ball State was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Ball State was 1-8 (.111) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends
Ohio has 286 receptions in 18 games (just 15.9 per game) since the 2024 season — 27th-worst among FBS skill players. Ball State’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,583 passing yards in 18 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense has allowed 275.4 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,583 passing yards in 18 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-worst among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense has allowed 275.4 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio QBs rushed for 5 TDs in the 4th quarter last season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio’s WRs has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — T-18th-worst among FBS WRs. Ball State’s defense has allowed 2.8 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends
Ball State was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Ball State was 3-9 (.250) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-19th-worst in FBS; Average: .479
Ball State was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Ball State was 1-8 (.111) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
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