Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Eric Moore, Senior NCAAF Analyst | Published: 9 months ago | 4 min read

Ball State Cardinals

American Football NCAAF Kelly/Shorts Stadium Sun 22 Sep 01:00

Central Michigan Chippewas (CMU)

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

Bet on CMU to Get the Job Done

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Central Michigan at -6.5. We can get odds of 1.91 and our prediction is that the favorites will have the upper hand against Ball State.

Ball State Won 24-17 When Teams Last Met

Ball State Cardinals lost on the road in their previous game. Miami Florida Hurricanes won 62-0 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Central Michigan Chippewas have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 30-9 loss against Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium.

Ball State have won the last two meetings against Central Michigan. They triumphed 17-16 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium and then 24-17 at Scheumann Stadium. We’ve seen three Ball State wins in the past 5 meetings between the teams.

Expert College Football Analysis

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Ball State vs Central Michigan stats:

  • The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Ball State vs Central Michigan Prediction

Our pick is for Central Michigan to cover the attractive -6.5 line in this college football showdown. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and 1.91 is available.

We recommend moving the line if you are searching for bigger odds about the same selection. Take your spread pick and get the juice that you want from your bet in the process.

CMU -6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Ball State vs Central Michigan Bet Builder Tips

Spread CMU -6.5
Totals Under 52
Highest Scoring Half First Half

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Central Michigan to cover the -6.5 spread followed by Under 52 points. Add in the First Half to have the most points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ball State Ball State logo 20 - 28 Central Michigan logo Central Michigan

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on CMU to claim a 28-20 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Ball State vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

CMU Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

Central Michigan are 1.38 favorites and that means a 72% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Ball State, you will find 3.05 about the underdogs.

There is a spread of 7 and total points has a line of 51.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 51.5 at 1.89.

Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Passing Attempts, Interceptions or Receiving Yards, then the player props could be an option. It’s a great way of betting on a player or a quarterback to perform well and the best gambling sites provide lots of alternatives.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college football fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Sometimes these are two-way lines where you can bet on the Next Play or Next Drive.

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Team Stats

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Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

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