Ball State vs Buffalo Prediction College Football Picks 11/12/24
Buffalo (5-4) vs Ball State (3-6)
Game Info: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm (UB Stadium)
Betting Odds: Buffalo -6.5 / Ball State +6.5 --- Over/Under: 53.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBS Sports Network
In this article, we will formulate a Ball State vs Buffalo prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, November 12th at UB Stadium in Buffalo, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 12 matchup.
Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview
The Ball State Cardinals are 3-6 (2-3) this season after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 27-21 in their last game. Ball State tied the game at 21 in the third quarter, but couldn’t find any more points in the loss. The Cardinals were outgained by a total of 333-331, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 4-12 on third down in the game. Kadin Semonza threw for 280 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Justin Bowick caught eight passes for 171 yards and one score.
Prior to that loss, the Cardinals beat NIU by a score of 25-23 but did lose to Vanderbilt by a score of 24-14 before that. Ball State is scoring 24.7 points per game with 229.4 passing yards and 106.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 38.9 points per game this season. Kadin Semonza has completed 66.2% of his passes for 2,029 yards, 16 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Tanner Koziol has caught 68 passes for 629 yards and six scores.
Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview
The Buffalo Bulls are 5-4 (3-2) this year after they defeated Akron by a score of 41-30 in their last game. Buffalo led 38-7 in the fourth quarter, but they did allow Akron to pull within eight points at one point in the fourth. The Bulls were outgained by a total of 452-390, won the turnover battle 4-0, and went 3-13 on third down in the game. CJ Ogbonna threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns, while Al-Jay Henderson rushed for 107 yards and one score.
Prior to that game, the Bulls lost to Ohio by a score of 47-16 and Western Michigan by a score of 48-41. Buffalo has scored 24.2 points per game with 174.2 passing yards and 153.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 29 points per game this season. CJ Ogbonna has completed 56.5% of his passes for 1,527 yards, 10 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Al-Jay Henderson has rushed for 562 yards and four scores.
Ball State vs Buffalo Prediction
Buffalo comes into this matchup looking to get bowl-eligible with a victory and they will be at home, but they played a pretty bad fourth quarter against Akron last week. The Bulls were outgained in last week’s win and their defense is a major concern. Ball State has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they have faced three solid teams in a row. The Cardinals have a decent passing attack and I think they will find success against this Buffalo defense. Take Ball State and the points here.
David’s Pick Ball State +6.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
