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The Kent State Golden Flashes (3-5) and Ball State Cardinals (4-4) will battle in clash of MAC opponents at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio.
Kent State vs. Ball State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with bookmakers listing Kent State as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Kent State has -272 odds to pick up the win, while Ball State is listed at +218 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 62.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Kent State vs. Ball State Live?
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Kent, Ohio
- Stadium: Dix Stadium
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Kent State
Kent State owns the 39th-ranked offense this year (433.9 yards per game), and have been less effective defensively, ranking 14th-worst with 454.8 yards allowed per game. Kent State owns the 69th-ranked scoring offense this season (28.4 points per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst with 32.1 points allowed per game. Kent State owns the 84th-ranked passing offense this year (224.3 passing yards per game), and has been less effective defensively, ranking seventh-worst with 287.9 passing yards allowed per game. Offensively, Kent State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 18th-best in the FBS by totaling 209.6 per game. The Golden Flashes rank 96th on defense (166.9 rushing yards allowed per game). Kent State is averaging a 46.8% third-down percentage on offense (29th in the FBS), and ranks 88th on the other side of the ball with a 41.6% third-down conversion rate allowed. With seven forced turnovers (116th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (42nd in the FBS), Kent State’s -3-3 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Ball State
Ball State is compiling 392.5 total yards per contest on offense this season (71st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 395.9 total yards per game (84th-ranked). In terms of points scored Ball State ranks 93rd in the FBS (24.5 points per game), and it is 79th on the other side of the ball (28.1 points allowed per contest). With 245.6 passing yards per game on offense, Ball State ranks 62nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 44th, giving up 211.1 passing yards per game. Ball State ranks 71st in the FBS with 146.9 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 106th with 184.8 rushing yards surrendered per contest on defense. From an offensive angle, Ball State is putting up a 38.8% third-down conversion percentage (74th-ranked). It ranks 75th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (39.1% third-down rate allowed). Ball State owns a -2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Kent State vs. Ball State Betting Analysis
Kent State Betting Insights
Kent State has covered the spread two times this season (2-5-0). Kent State has not covered a spread when they are at least 7-point favorites (0-2). This season, Kent State games have hit the over twice. The Golden Flashes have won two of the three games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (66.7%). The Golden Flashes have played as a moneyline favorite of -272 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.
Cardinals Betting Insights
Ball State is 3-5-0 against the spread this season. Ball State is 1-2 ATS when playing as at least 7-point underdogs. This season, Ball State games have hit the over three times. This season, the Cardinals have won two out of the four games in which they’ve been the underdog. The Cardinals are 1-0 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +218 or more on the moneyline.
Kent State vs. Ball State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Kent State
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 63.5 | 65.3 | 62.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 42.0 | 39.5 | 43.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-5-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-5-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-3 |
Cardinals
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.2 | 53.7 | 65.7 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.3 | 31.4 | 41.7 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
Players to Watch
Kent State
- Marvin Pierre has played eight games, amassing 1.0 TFL and 41 tackles for the Golden Flashes.
- Nico Bolden has helped carry the Golden Flashes’ defense with 1.0 TFL and 42 tackles in eight games.
- The Golden Flashes’ defense has been helped by JoJo Evans, who has suited up for eight games and delivered one interception to go along with 30 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
- Zayin West has been a significant contributor to the Golden Flashes’ defensive unit in 2022, with 14 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and four sacks in eight games.
Cardinals
- As a tone-setter on defense, the Cardinals’ Cole Pearce has delivered 43 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in eight games.
- In eight games for the Cardinals, Jaquan Amos has amassed one interception to go with 45 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
- The Cardinals’ Clayton Coll has amassed 37 tackles and 1.5 sacks in eight games.
- The Cardinals’ Malcolm Lee has compiled 31 tackles in eight games.
Kent State vs. Ball State Predictions and Pick
Kent State vs. Ball State betting card
- Pick ATS:
Cardinals (+7)
Pick OU:
Under (62.5)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is Kent State, and we predict that Ball State will cover the spread (Kent State -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 62.5 points.