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

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+
• Live Box Score on FOX Sports

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

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FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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