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On Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-4) will host the Ball State Cardinals (2-3).
The Cardinals are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7.5) versus the Chippewas (with an over/under of 64.5 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Central Michigan vs. Ball State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewas | -7.5 | -111 | -110 | 64.5 | -110 | -111 | -291 | +228 |
Central Michigan Betting Insights
- Ball State has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this season.
- Ball State is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
- Three of Ball State’s five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Central Michigan Stats & Insights
- Central Michigan ranks 66th in total offense (412.2 yards per game) and 99th in total defense (411.4 yards allowed per game) this year.
- Central Michigan owns the 82nd-ranked scoring offense this year (28.0 points per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 23rd-worst with 33.4 points allowed per game.
- Central Michigan owns the 26th-ranked passing offense this season (290.0 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 23rd-worst with 267.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- Central Michigan is averaging 122.2 rushing yards per game on offense this season (105th in the FBS), and is giving up 144.2 rushing yards per game (72nd) on the defensive side of the ball.
- On offense, Central Michigan ranks 96th in the FBS with a 35.1% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 46th in third-down conversion rate allowed (144.2).
- With three forced turnovers (119th in the FBS) against 11 turnovers committed (113th in the FBS), Central Michigan (-8) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Central Michigan’s Best Players
- Daniel Richardson has compiled 1,366 yards (273.2 ypg) on 125-of-219 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Lew Nichols has racked up 357 yards on 102 carries while finding the end zone five times as a runner. He’s also caught 19 passes for 119 yards (23.8 per game).
- Myles Bailey has been handed the ball 19 times this year and racked up 111 yards (22.2 per game).
- Carlos Carriere’s 309 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 46 times and has registered 27 receptions and one touchdown.
- Joel Wilson has reeled in 25 passes while averaging 53.4 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Jalen McGaughy’s 13 grabs have yielded 220 yards and two touchdowns.
- Thomas Incoom has 4.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 5.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
- Trey Jones has 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
Ball State Betting Insights
- Ball State has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- Ball State is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
- Ball State games have hit the over in three out of five opportunities (60%).
Ball State Stats & Insights
- Ball State ranks 37th in total yards per game (448.4), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 432.2 total yards surrendered per contest.
- Ball State ranks 84th in points per game (27.6), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 33.6 points surrendered per contest.
- Ball State’s passing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 303.6 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is ceding 230.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 73rd.
- Ball State’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 201.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 81st with 144.8 rushing yards per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Ball State ranks 64th in the FBS (40.3% third-down conversion percentage) and 78th on defense (39.0% third-down rate allowed).
- With eight forced turnovers (45th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (77th in the FBS) this season, Ball State ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.
Ball State’s Best Players
- John Paddock has recored 1,518 passing yards, or 303.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 64.7% of his passes and has tossed 11 touchdowns with six interceptions.
- Carson Steele has rushed 109 times for 521 yards, with five touchdowns.
- Vaughn Pemberton has run for 64 yards across 18 carries.
- Jayshon Jackson has registered 38 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 447 (89.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 62 times and has two touchdowns.
- Yo’Heinz Tyler has caught 30 passes and compiled 277 receiving yards (55.4 per game) with one touchdown.
- Tanner Koziol’s 32 targets have resulted in 20 grabs for 225 yards and five touchdowns.
- Cole Pearce paces the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
- Jaquan Amos is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 28 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one interception.
- Nic Jones leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording two passes defended.
