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Ball State Cardinals to Face Off Against Kent State Golden Flashes in Mid-American Conference Showdown- Ball State Opens as Betting Favorite at -6.5

Game time: October 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Dix Stadium — Kent, OH

Article updated Oct 10, 6:04 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming Week 7 showdown in the Mid-American Conference, the Ball State Cardinals will face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Dix Stadium on October 12th at

Game outlook

In an upcoming Week 7 showdown in the Mid-American Conference, the Ball State Cardinals will face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Dix Stadium on October 12th at 12:00 PM ET. With the Cardinals looking to end their four-game losing streak and the Golden Flashes still searching for their first win of the season, this game airing on ESPN+ is sure to be an exciting matchup. Ball State opens as the betting favorite at -6.5, with the line remaining unchanged as of now. It will be interesting to see how this game unfolds and which side will come out on top.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cardinals -245 | Golden Flashes +205

Spread: Cardinals -6.5 (-110) | Golden Flashes +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ball St. will win straight-up is 71%.

Ball St. Cardinals

The Ball State Cardinals are struggling this season, highlighted by a recent loss to Western Michigan. Quarterback Kadin Semonza has been a bright spot on offense, but overall the team is struggling to find success. The defense has been particularly weak, giving up a high number of yards and points per game. Injuries have also been a factor, with several key players out. As a result, Ball State is ranked poorly in both offense and defense, with a current record of 0-3.

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Kent St. Golden Flashes Analysis

The Kent State Golden Flashes are currently struggling to secure a win, with their last game resulting in a 52-33 loss against the Eastern Michigan Broncos. Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski has been a standout player, showing promise with four passing touchdowns and 354 yards. However, their offense is ranked 134th nationally, with their rushing game at 134th and passing game at 123rd. Defensively, Kent State is allowing an alarming 583.2 total yards per game, ranking 134th nationally. The team has faced multiple injuries, with several key players listed as questionable or out. Overall, Kent State has a power ranking of 134 and is currently 0-5 for the season. In their last three matchups, Ball State went 1-2 against Kent State.

Injured Quarterbacks Highlight Offensive Struggles for Kent State, Ball State Favored to Cover Spread

The unfortunate injuries sustained by Kent State's quarterbacks underscore challenges faced by the team's offense. Recent statistics reveal an average of 11.0 points scored by Kent State in their last three games, compared to Ball State's noteworthy 27.7 point average during the same period. Given this significant gap in scoring, it is reasonable to predict a struggle for Kent State to perform well offensively. Additionally, Ball State has consistently shown superior performance throughout the season, making them a strong contender in any match-up. Consequently, it is advisable to consider the Ball State Cardinals as favorites to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ball St. Cardinals-220 → -148Moved
  • Moneyline · Kent St. Golden Flashes+180 → +125Moved
  • Spread · Ball St. Cardinals-6.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Kent St. Golden Flashes+6.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over57.5 (-110) → 58.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under57.5 (-110) → 58.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Ball St. Cardinals
0-3 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kent St. Golden Flashes
0-2 matchup record · 1-9-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-10T22:04:41.231Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Ball State Cardinals are struggling this season, highlighted by a recent loss to Western Michigan. Quarterback Kadin Semonza has been a bright spot on offense, but overall the team is struggling to find success. The defense has been particularly weak, giving up a high number of yards and points per game. Injuries have also been a factor, with several key players out. As a result, Ball State is ranked poorly in both offense and defense, with a current record of 0-3.

The Kent State Golden Flashes are currently struggling to secure a win, with their last game resulting in a 52-33 loss against the Eastern Michigan Broncos. Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski has been a standout player, showing promise with four passing touchdowns and 354 yards. However, their offense is ranked 134th nationally, with their rushing game at 134th and passing game at 123rd. Defensively, Kent State is allowing an alarming 583.2 total yards per game, ranking 134th nationally. The team has faced multiple injuries, with several key players listed as questionable or out. Overall, Kent State has a power ranking of 134 and is currently 0-5 for the season. In their last three matchups, Ball State went 1-2 against Kent State.

The unfortunate injuries sustained by Kent State's quarterbacks underscore challenges faced by the team's offense. Recent statistics reveal an average of 11.0 points scored by Kent State in their last three games, compared to Ball State's noteworthy 27.7 point average during the same period. Given this significant gap in scoring, it is reasonable to predict a struggle for Kent State to perform well offensively. Additionally, Ball State has consistently shown superior performance throughout the season, making them a strong contender in any match-up. Consequently, it is advisable to consider the Ball State Cardinals as favorites to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-11-18Kent St. Golden Flashes 3 · Ball St. Cardinals 34
  • 2022-11-01Ball St. Cardinals 27 · Kent St. Golden Flashes 20
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ball St. Cardinals defeated Kent St. Golden Flashes 37-35

Ball St. Cardinals defeated Kent St. Golden Flashes 37-35 on October 12, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. Ball St. Cardinals' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 10-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ball St. Cardinals -3 (-110) spread, Kent St. Golden Flashes covered, while the 72 combined points finished over the recorded total of 58.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • HopkinspicksTotal · Under 57.5 (-110)Loss
  • MauriceJonesSpread · Ball St. Cardinals -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • 1118240754Spread · Kent St. Golden Flashes -6.5 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes +6.5 (-110)Win
  • AveragejoeSpread · Ball St. Cardinals -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes +6.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnnywalkerTotal · Over 59.5 (-110)Win