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At 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3) play at the Ball State Cardinals (1-6).<\/p>\n

The Chippewas are the favorites (-5.5) in their game versus the Cardinals, with the over\/under at 41 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Chippewas are -216 and the Cardinals are +177.)<\/p>\n

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Game Info for Central Michigan vs. Ball State<\/h2>\n
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  • Game Day:<\/strong> Saturday, October 21, 2023<\/li>\n
  • Game Time:<\/strong> 3:30 PM ET<\/li>\n
  • TV Channel:<\/strong> ESPN+<\/li>\n
  • Location:<\/strong> Muncie, Indiana<\/li>\n
  • Stadium:<\/strong> Scheumann Stadium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Central Michigan vs Ball State Betting Information<\/caption>\n
    Favorite<\/th>\nSpread<\/th>\nFavorite Spread Odds<\/th>\nUnderdog Spread Odds<\/th>\nTotal<\/th>\nOver Total Odds<\/th>\nUnder Total Odds<\/th>\nFavorite Moneyline<\/th>\nUnderdog Moneyline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Central Michigan<\/td>\n-5.5<\/td>\n-111<\/td>\n-109<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n-109<\/td>\n-111<\/td>\n-216<\/td>\n+177<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Central Michigan Pick Insights<\/h2>\n
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    • Central Michigan is 2-5-0 against the spread this season.<\/li>\n
    • Central Michigan has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 5.5 points or more this season (0-3).<\/li>\n
    • Four of Central Michigan’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (57.1%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Central Michigan Stats & Insights<\/h2>\n
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      • Central Michigan ranks 106th in total offense (334.4 yards per game) and 102nd in total defense (402.3 yards allowed per game) this year. <\/li>\n
      • On offense, Central Michigan ranks 104th in the FBS with 22.7 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 102nd in points allowed (402.3 points allowed per contest). <\/li>\n
      • With 272.7 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS, Central Michigan has had to rely on their 108th-ranked passing offense (192.3 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.<\/li>\n
      • On offense, Central Michigan ranks 82nd in the FBS with 142.1 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 54th in rushing yards allowed per contest (129.6).<\/li>\n
      • Central Michigan is putting up a 35.3% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (102nd in the FBS), and is giving up a 39.1% third-down percentage (74th) on defense.<\/li>\n
      • Central Michigan has the 10th-worst turnover margin in college football at -6, forcing four turnovers (125th in the FBS) while turning it over 10 times (74th in the FBS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Central Michigan’s Best Players<\/h2>\n
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        • Jase Bauer has been a dual threat for Central Michigan so far this season. He has 1,060 passing yards, completing 57.8% of his passes and collecting four touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 200 yards (28.6 ypg) on 60 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.<\/li>\n
        • Myles Bailey has carried the ball 86 times for a team-high 358 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times as a runner.<\/li>\n
        • Jesse Prewitt III’s 356 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 30 times and has collected 24 catches and three touchdowns.<\/li>\n
        • Chris Parker has hauled in 16 passes while averaging 37.9 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.<\/li>\n
        • Tyson Davis’ 14 grabs have yielded 186 yards and two touchdowns.<\/li>\n
        • Jacques Bristol has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and 16 tackles.<\/li>\n
        • Central Michigan’s top-tackler, Kyle Moretti, has 31 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks this year.<\/li>\n
        • Daraun McKinney has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has four tackles and one pass defended to his name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Ball State Betting Insights<\/h2>\n
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          • Ball State is 1-4-1 against the spread this season.<\/li>\n
          • Ball State has a 1-2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.<\/li>\n
          • Ball State hase hit the over in two of six games with a set total (33.3%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Ball State Pick Insights<\/h2>\n
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            • Ball State has been struggling offensively, ranking sixth-worst with 288 total yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, surrendering 374.9 total yards per contest (69th-ranked). <\/li>\n
            • Ball State has not been getting things done on offense, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 15 points per game. It has been more effective on defense, surrendering 30.7 points per contest (103rd-ranked). <\/li>\n
            • Ball State ranks 16th-worst in passing yards per game (168.4), but it has been better defensively, ranking 99th in the FBS with 247.7 passing yards ceded per contest.<\/li>\n
            • From an offensive standpoint, Ball State is posting 119.6 rushing yards per contest (107th-ranked). It ranks 49th in the FBS defensively (127.1 rushing yards surrendered per game).<\/li>\n
            • In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been hard for Ball State on both offense and defense, as it is averaging a 32.3% third-down conversion rate (19th-worst) and surrendering a 44.6% conversion rate (23rd-worst).<\/li>\n
            • Ball State has forced six turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 12 times, resulting in a -6 turnover margin that is 10th-worst in the FBS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Ball State’s Best Players<\/h2>\n
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              • Layne Hatcher has thrown for 566 yards on 65.3% passing while collecting four touchdown passes with zero interceptions this season.<\/li>\n
              • The team’s top rusher, Marquez Cooper, has carried the ball 95 times for 422 yards (60.3 per game) with one touchdown. He’s also caught 13 passes for 129 yards.<\/li>\n
              • Kiael Kelly has racked up 279 yards on 50 carries.<\/li>\n
              • Qian Magwood’s 260 receiving yards (37.1 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 27 receptions on 39 targets with one touchdown.<\/li>\n
              • Tanner Koziol has recorded 217 receiving yards (31 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 27 receptions.<\/li>\n
              • Ahmad Edwards has racked up 212 reciving yards (30.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.<\/li>\n
              • Sidney Houston Jr. has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 33 tackles.<\/li>\n
              • Ball State’s tackle leader, Cole Pearce, has 36 tackles, five TFL, and three sacks this year.<\/li>\n
              • Tyler Potts has a team-high two interceptions to go along with nine tackles and two passes defended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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