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MAC rivals will battle when the Ohio Bobcats (7-3) meet the Ball State Cardinals (5-5).
Ohio vs. Ball State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Ohio as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Ohio has -179 odds to pick up the win, while Ball State is listed at +146 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 57.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Ohio vs. Ball State Live?
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Muncie, Indiana
- Stadium: Scheumann Stadium
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Ohio
Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (465.0 yards allowed per game), Ohio has played better offensively, ranking 29th in the FBS offensively averaging 444.2 yards per game. Ohio sports the 31st-ranked scoring offense this year (33.8 points per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 20th-worst with 32.0 points allowed per game. While Ohio ranks worst in the FBS in passing defense with 316.2 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, as the offensive unit ranks 12th-best in the FBS (314.7 passing yards per game). Offensively, Ohio ranks 92nd in the FBS with 129.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 68th in rushing yards allowed per contest (148.8). Ohio is averaging a 40.2% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 59th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 73rd, surrendering a 39.5% third-down conversion rate. Ohio has the 15th-best turnover margin in college football at +7, forcing 17 turnovers (32nd in the FBS) while turning it over 10 times (17th in the FBS).
Ball State
In terms of total offense, Ball State ranks 70th in the FBS (385.9 total yards per game) and 93rd defensively (401.2 total yards allowed per game). Ball State ranks 90th in the FBS with 24.4 points per game on offense, and it ranks 76th with 27.3 points allowed per contest on defense. In terms of passing, Ball State ranks 67th in the FBS (230.1 passing yards per game) and 49th on the other side of the ball (217.3 passing yards allowed per contest). Ball State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, surrendering 183.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 64th with 155.8 rushing yards per contest. Ball State is posting a 37.6% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (82nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 38.9% third-down rate (69th-ranked) on defense. Ball State owns a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Ohio vs. Ball State Betting Analysis
Ohio Betting Insights
Ohio is 7-3-0 against the spread this season. In games it has played as 3.5-point favorites or more, Ohio has an ATS record of 1-1. This season, Ohio games have hit the over seven times. The Bobcats have been listed as the moneyline favorite a total of three times this season, and they’ve won each of those games. The Bobcats have played as a moneyline favorite of -179 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.
Cardinals Betting Insights
Ball State has covered the spread five times in 10 games with a set total. Ball State is 4-3 ATS when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs. This year, three Ball State games have gone over the point total. This season, the Cardinals have been the underdog six times and won three of those games. This season, the Cardinals have won two of their six games when they’re the underdog by at least +146 on the moneyline.
Ohio vs. Ball State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Ohio
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 59.1 | 61.8 | 56.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.7 | 34.8 | 34.6 |
| ATS Record | 7-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 4-3 | 3-0 | 1-3 |
Cardinals
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.1 | 53.7 | 62.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.0 | 31.4 | 38.6 |
| ATS Record | 5-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-7-0 | 2-3-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-3 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
Players to Watch
Ohio
- With 0.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL, 68 tackles, and one interception in 10 games, Keye Thompson has been a key piece of the Bobcats’ defensive unit in 2022.
- Bryce Houston has played 10 games, collecting 44 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks for the Bobcats.
- With 32 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks in 10 games, Jack McCrory has been an important piece of the Bobcats’ defensive unit in 2022.
- The Bobcats’ defensive unit has been helped by the play of Vonnie Watkins, who has played 10 games, compiling 3.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 28 tackles.
Cardinals
- In 10 games for the Cardinals, Cole Pearce has posted 4.5 sacks to go with 9.0 TFL, 55 tackles, and one interception.
- On defense, Jaquan Amos has helped lead the charge with 52 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one interception in 10 games.
- The Cardinals’ Clayton Coll has compiled 47 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 10 games.
- Jordan Riley-Scott has compiled 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL and 45 tackles in 10 games for the Cardinals.
Ohio vs. Ball State Predictions and Pick
Ohio vs. Ball State betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bobcats (-3.5)
Pick OU:
Under (57.5)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is Ohio, and we project that Ohio will cover the spread (Ohio -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 57.5 points.