Ball State Cardinals
American Football NCAAF Waldo Stadium Sat 11 Oct 15:30
Western Michigan Broncos (WMU)
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College Football Betting Preview: Ball State vs Western Michigan

Ball State battle Western Michigan in this NCAAF Week 7 matchup at Waldo Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

This Could Be a High-Scoring Matchup

Over 43.5 points seems very realistic when Western Michigan go up against Ball State. We’re taking odds of -115 on the basis that the total line is too low.

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WMU 45-42 to the Good in Previous H2H

Ball State Cardinals have lost three straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 20-14 home win over Ohio Bobcats at Scheumann Stadium.

Western Michigan Broncos have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Massachusetts Minutemen were beaten 21-3 at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Western Michigan claim a 45-42 win over Ball State at Scheumann Stadium. Western Michigan have won four of the previous 6 H2H meetings.

Ball State vs Western Michigan Prediction & Picks

Take on Ball State vs Western Michigan with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

You can get -115 that there are Over 43.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our college football pick to win.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert CFB predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate picks possible.

Key Ball State vs Western Michigan stats:

  • The 43.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Ball State games.
  • The 43.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ball State games on the road.
  • The 43.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Ball State games on the road.
  • The 43.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Western Michigan games at home.
  • The 43.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Western Michigan games at home.
  • The 43.5 line has been covered in the last 6 games between these teams.

Over 43.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 43.5
Spread WMU -9.5
First Score Method Field Goal

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Correct Score Prediction

Ball State Ball State logo 17 - 35 Western Michigan logo Western Michigan

A 35-17 win for Western Michigan is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a massive potential return.

Ball State vs Western 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.

WMU Favorites to Win According to the Books

Sportsbooks’ favorites Western Michigan are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -323 about them triumphing means a 76% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +260, Ball State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 9.5 and the total points line is 43.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 43.5, there are odds of -115.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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Western Michigan Have Won Six of Their Last Ten Home Games

Western Michigan have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 32.30 points scored and 26.00 points allowed.

Ball State have endured six consecutive losses away from home. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 18.90 points per contest while yielding 41.80.

The last time Western Michigan faced Ball State at Waldo Stadium, they won 42-24. The last 3 head-to-heads at Waldo Stadium show Western Michigan with two wins, while Ball State have one to their name.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O43.5 U43.5
Western Michigan logo Western Michigan Home Stats 6-4 58.30 32.30 26.00 9 1
Ball State logo Ball State Away Stats 1-9 60.70 18.90 41.80 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
  • U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ball State Cardinals logo Ball State Cardinals Stats
Western Michigan Broncos logo Western Michigan Broncos Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Toledo 3 2 179 62 117 3-0 0-2 1W
Buffalo 3 3 151 128 23 2-2 1-1 1W
Central Michigan 3 3 131 173 -42 2-0 1-3 1L
Ohio 3 3 158 156 2 3-0 0-3 1L
Western Michigan 3 3 118 124 -6 2-1 1-2 3W
Ball State 2 3 82 147 -65 2-0 0-3 1W
Bowling Green 2 3 106 129 -23 2-0 0-3 2L
Miami (OH) 2 3 118 117 1 1-1 1-2 2W
Akron 2 4 110 183 -73 2-1 0-3 1W
Kent State 1 4 73 220 -147 1-1 0-3 4L
Northern Illinois 1 4 55 106 -51 1-2 0-2 4L
Eastern Michigan 1 5 150 214 -64 1-1 0-4 2L
Massachusetts 0 5 52 179 -127 0-3 0-2 5L