Ball State (3-5) vs Miami-OH (4-4)
Game Info: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Scheumann Stadium)
Betting Odds: Ball State +12.5 / Miami-OH -12.5 --- Over/Under: 54.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Miami (OH) RedHawks and Ball State Cardinals meet Tuesday in week 11 college football action at Scheumann Stadium. Here’s a Miami-OH vs Ball State Prediction. This article will include a Miami-OH vs Ball State Pick.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks beat Central Michigan and Ohio, and they play Kent State next. The Miami (OH) RedHawks have lost 3 of their last 4 road games. Brett Gabbert is completing 58.9 percent of his passes for 1,727 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Cade McDonald and Javon Tracy have combined for 936 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Reggie Virgil has 22 receptions.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks ground game is averaging 127.8 yards per contest, and Keyon Mozee leads the way with 545 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami (OH) is allowing 19.9 points and 336 yards per game. Matt Salopek leads the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 71 tackles, Brian Ugwu has 4 sacks and Corban Hondru has 2 interceptions.
Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview
The Ball State Cardinals lost to Vanderbilt, beat Northern Illinois, and they play Buffalo next. Ball State has won 2 of its last 3 home games. Kadin Semonza is completing 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,749 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Tanner Koziol and Brandon Sloan have combined for 897 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Cam Pickett has 29 receptions.
The Ball State Cardinals ground game is averaging 113.5 yards per contest, and Sloan leads the way with 502 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Ball State is allowing 40.4 points and 477.4 yards per game. Keionte Newson leads the Ball State Cardinals with 43 tackles, Brandon Berger has 5 sacks and Joey Stemler has 2 interceptions.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ball State ranks 134th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-7.8).
- Ball State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (301.0).
- Miami (OH) ranks 122nd among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (3.3).
- Miami (OH) ranks 121st among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (32.6).
Miami-OH vs Ball State Prediction
The Miami (OH) RedHawks are playing their best ball of the season right now, and they've covered 5 of their last 7 games as a double-digit favorite. The Ball State Cardinals haven't played a lick of defense this season and the offense is below average as well, ranked 90th in scoring. Miami (OH) hasn't had success on the road but this line being what it is speaks volumes about Ball State. I'll lay the points.
Randy’s Pick Miami-OH -12.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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