Ohio vs Ball State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Ohio vs Ball State

Ohio face Ball State in this NCAAF Week 6 matchup at Scheumann Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Ohio Could Make it a One-Sided Affair

If you agree with our prediction that Ohio can be superior to Ball State, you can get -118 for this pick against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -14.5 betting line.

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Ohio Won 42-21 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Ohio Bobcats beat Bowling Green Falcons in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 35-20 home win at Peden Stadium.

Ball State Cardinals were beaten last game and this was on the road at Rentschler Field. UConn Huskies claimed a 31-25 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 42-21 win for Ohio at Peden Stadium when they last played Ball State. Ohio have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 3 H2H meetings.

Ohio vs Ball State Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Ohio vs Ball State with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We really fancy the chances of Ohio beating the underdogs handsomely in this college football showdown. That is why we are wagering them at -14.5 on the spread at -118.

Our team of college football handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Ohio vs Ball State stats:

• The -14.5 line has been covered by Ohio in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -14.5 line has been covered by Ohio in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -14.5 line has been covered by Ohio in 2 consecutive games.
• The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 3 of their last 5 games.

Ohio -14.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio 41 - 20 Ball State

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. Ohio to achieve a 41-20 victory is on offer at massive odds.

Ohio vs Ball State 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.

Ohio Big Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Ohio are red-hot -769 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Ball State are trading at +530.

There is a spread of 14.5 and total points has a line of 51.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. Those that want to back Under 51.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Ohio

-769

Ball State

+530

Point Spread

Ohio -14.5

-118

Ball State +14.5

-104

Total Points

Under 51.5

-110

Over 51.5

-110

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Ball State Sitting on Five Wins in Previous Ten at Home

Ball State have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 25.60 points on offense and surrendering 24.60 on defense.

Ohio own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 24.80 points scored and 24.20 points allowed.

Ohio beat Ball State 32-18 when the teams last met at Scheumann Stadium.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O51.5	U51.5
Ball State Home Stats		5-5	50.20	25.60	24.60	3	7
Ohio Away Stats		5-5	49.00	24.80	24.20	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
• U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ohio Bobcats Stats

Ball State Cardinals Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 51.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 51.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.30 pts and allowed 20.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.80 pts and allowed 24.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 54.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 50.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 51.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.40 pts and allowed 33.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.60 pts and allowed 24.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Central Michigan	3	2	109	145	-36	2-0	1-2	2W
Ohio	3	2	144	136	8	3-0	0-2	2W
Toledo	3	2	179	62	117	3-0	0-2	1W
Bowling Green	2	3	106	129	-23	2-0	0-3	2L
Buffalo	2	3	120	98	22	1-2	1-1	2L
Western Michigan	2	3	97	121	-24	2-1	0-2	2W
Ball State	1	3	62	133	-71	1-0	0-3	1L
Kent State	1	3	73	176	-103	1-1	0-2	3L
Miami (OH)	1	3	93	103	-10	1-1	0-2	1W
Northern Illinois	1	3	41	81	-40	1-1	0-2	3L
Akron	1	4	82	161	-79	1-1	0-3	1L
Eastern Michigan	1	4	120	183	-63	1-1	0-3	1L
Massachusetts	0	4	49	158	-109	0-2	0-2	4L