Akron vs. Ball State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 18, 2025

Updated Oct. 18, 2025 3:04 p.m. ET

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Oddsmakers expect a tight contest when the Akron Zips (2-5) visit the Ball State Cardinals (2-4) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in a matchup between MAC foes at Scheumann Stadium. Akron is favored by 1.5 points. The point total for the contest is set at 44.

In their most recent action, the Zips lost against the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 20-7. The Cardinals lost to the Western Michigan Broncos, 42-0, in their last contest.

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Akron vs. Ball State Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana
TV: ESPN+
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Akron vs Ball State Betting Information updated as of October 18, 2025, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Akron	-1.5 (-107)	-122	+103	44	-110	-110

Akron vs. Ball State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ball State (+1.5)
Pick OU: Under (44)
Prediction: Ball State 28, Akron 14

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Akron vs. Ball State Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Zips 23, Cardinals 21.
The Zips have a 55.0% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Cardinals have a 49.3% implied probability.
Akron has compiled a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
Ball State has won four games against the spread this season, failing to cover twice.

Akron vs. Ball State: 2025 Stats Comparison

	Akron	Ball State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	16.7 (122)	13.7 (134)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	29 (121)	31.5 (113)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	6 (35)	6 (35)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	7 (72)	3 (129)

Akron 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jordan Gant	RB	511 YDS / 3 TD / 73 YPG / 5.3 YPC 5 REC / 29 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 9.7 REC YPG
Ben Finley	QB	1,157 YDS (50.8%) / 8 TD / 4 INT
Kyan Mason	WR	20 REC / 318 YDS / 2 TD / 45.4 YPG
Israel Polk	WR	18 REC / 221 YDS / 3 TD / 31.6 YPG
Cyrus Durham	DL	19 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Bruno Dall	DL	17 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 SACK
Gage Summers	LB	25 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Shammond Cooper	LB	32 TKL / 1 TFL

Ball State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kiael Kelly	QB	725 YDS (60.3%) / 4 TD / 2 INT 273 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 45.5 RUSH YPG
Qua Ashley	RB	333 YDS / 3 TD / 55.5 YPG / 4.8 YPC 15 REC / 78 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13 REC YPG
Qian Magwood	WR	11 REC / 200 YDS / 1 TD / 33.3 YPG
Eric Weatherly	WR	16 REC / 118 YDS / 0 TD / 19.7 YPG
Nate Voorhis	DL	19 TKL / 7 TFL / 6 SACK
DeJuan Echoles Jr.	LB	12 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 SACK
Joey Stemler	LB	22 TKL / 0 TFL
Ashton Whitner	DB	21 TKL / 2 TFL