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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- City: Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Venue: Rynearson Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | -2.5 (-116) | O 45.5 (-109) | -142 |
| Ball State | +2.5 (-105) | U 45.5 (-116) | +117 |
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The Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-3) are slim favorites (-2.5) against the Ball State Cardinals (1-4) in a matchup of two conference rivals. An over/under of 45.5 points has been set for the matchup.
In their most recent outing, the Eagles lost 26-23 to the Central Michigan Chippewas. Last time out, the Cardinals lost 42-24 to the Western Michigan Broncos.
We’ve compiled all the info you need for the upcoming game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Key Stats
- Eastern Michigan’s average points scored this season, 16.2, is 19.4 fewer than the 35.6 Ball State is giving up.
- Ball State averages 17.8 points per game, 4.6 fewer than Eastern Michigan surrenders (22.4).
- Ball State is 0-1 against the spread and 1-1 overall when the team scores more than 22.4 points.
Here are a few more important numbers from this season:
| Eastern Michigan | Ball State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 260.2 (130) | 301.0 (120) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 414.8 (109) | 399.0 (95) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 123.4 (103) | 104.4 (116) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 136.8 (128) | 196.6 (102) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 6 (49) | 9 (102) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 7 (53) | 5 (97) |
Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 34 points per game, 11.5 points fewer than the point total of 45.5 for this matchup.
- The 58 points per game these two teams allow to opponents on average this season are 12.5 more than the 45.5 over/under in this contest.
- Eastern Michigan has a record of 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Ball State has won one game against the spread this year.
- Eastern Michigan has not covered the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- Ball State has covered the spread once when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year (in two opportunities).
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s grab a look at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | 1-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-0 | 0-3 |
| Ball State | 1-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 0-0 | 0-3 |
Eastern Michigan Statistical Leaders
- Austin Smith has 642 yards through the air (128.4 per game) and a 60.4% completion percentage (67-for-111), throwing three touchdown passes and three interceptions. He also has 120 rushing yards on 46 carries (with one touchdown).
- Jaylon Jackson has run for a team-best 258 yards (51.6 per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Samson Evans has rushed for 242 yards (48.4 per game), with two touchdowns.
- Tanner Knue has hauled in 22 catches for 187 yards, best on his team, and two touchdowns. He has been targeted 33 times, and averages 37.4 receiving yards per game.
- JB Mitchell III has been targeted 23 times and chipped in with 103 yards (on 11 catches).
- Blake Daniels has caught nine passes on 16 targets for 101 yards.
- Mikah Coleman has registered a team-leading 3.0 sacks, while adding 3.0 TFL and eight tackles.
- Joseph Sparacio’s 18 tackles make him the team’s tackle leader.
- Bennett Walker has intercepted three passes to lead the team while adding three passes defended.
Ball State Statistical Leaders
- This year Kadin Semonza has put up 480 passing yards (96.0 per game) while going 50-for-82 (61%) and throwing for three touchdowns with five interceptions.
- Marquez Cooper has 73 carries for a team-high 316 rushing yards (63.2 per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Kiael Kelly has rushed for 87 yards on 23 carries (17.4 yards per game).
- Qian Magwood has hauled in 24 passes for a team best 241 yards and one touchdown. He has been targeted 32 times, and averages 48.2 yards per game.
- Tanner Koziol has contributed with 20 receptions (on 33 targets) for 169 yards and one touchdown.
- Ahmad Edwards has racked up 153 yards on 10 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 30.6 yards per game.
- Sidney Houston Jr. is the team leader in both sacks and tackles, putting up 2.5 sacks, 3.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
- In terms of picks, Tyler Potts leads the team with two interceptions this season and has added nine tackles and two passes defended.
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