
Ball State vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18
Updated Nov. 18, 2023 9:16 a.m. ET
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The Ball State Cardinals (3-7) host the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-9) on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in a matchup between MAC rivals at Scheumann Stadium. Kent State is a 12.5-point underdog. The over/under is set at 42.5.
In their last action, the Cardinals won against the Northern Illinois Huskies, 20-17. Last time around, the Golden Flashes fell to the Bowling Green Falcons, with 49-19 being the final score.
Ball State vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana
- TV: ESPN+
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | -12.5 (-110) | -495 | +370 | 42.5 | -110 | -110 |
Ball State vs. Kent State Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Ball State (-12.5)
- Pick OU: Over (42.5)
- Prediction: Ball State 31, Kent State 15
Learn more about the Ball State Cardinals vs. the Kent State Golden Flashes game on FOX Sports!
Ball State vs. Kent State Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Cardinals 28, Golden Flashes 15.
- The Cardinals have an 83.2% chance to claim victory in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes hold a 21.3% implied probability.
- Ball State has compiled a 4-4-1 record against the spread this season.
- Kent State has covered just once in nine games with a spread this season.
Ball State vs. Kent State: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Ball State | Kent State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.0 (130) | 14.6 (133) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.3 (75) | 34.4 (118) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 14 (66) | 10 (21) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 9 (119) | 8 (123) |
Ball State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Marquez Cooper | RB | 767 YDS / 3 TD / 76.7 YPG / 4.5 YPC 17 REC / 151 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.1 REC YPG |
| Kiael Kelly | QB | 415 YDS (52.7%) / 1 TD / 1 INT 499 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 49.9 RUSH YPG |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 32 REC / 269 YDS / 3 TD / 26.9 YPG |
| Qian Magwood | WR | 37 REC / 335 YDS / 1 TD / 33.5 YPG |
| Sidney Houston Jr. | LB | 44 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK |
| Cole Pearce | LB | 54 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK |
| Keionte Newson | LB | 59 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Jordan Riley-Scott | DB | 44 TKL / 3.0 TFL |
Kent State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Chrishon McCray | WR | 41 REC / 610 YDS / 4 TD / 61.0 YPG |
| Tommy Ulatowski | QB | 721 YDS (51.4%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 100 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 10.0 RUSH YPG |
| Jaylen Thomas | RB | 414 YDS / 2 TD / 41.4 YPG / 3.7 YPC |
| Gavin Garcia | RB | 431 YDS / 2 TD / 43.1 YPG / 3.9 YPC |
| Devin Nicholson | LB | 53 TKL / 4.0 TFL |
| Bryce Sheppert | S | 50 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 3 PD |
| Nick Giacolone | LB | 44 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD |
| Stephen Daley | DL | 34 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
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