Ball State vs. Miami (OH) College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Ball State Cardinals vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks college football matchup on October 23, 2021.

Oct 2, 2021; Muncie, Indiana, USA; Ball State Cardinals wide receiver Jayshon Jackson (12) runs after making a catch while Army Black Knights outside linebacker Andre Carter (34) defends during the second half at Scheumann Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

The Ball State Cardinals (4-3, 0-0 MAC) are favored by 5 points when they host the Miami (OH) RedHawks (3-4, 0-0 MAC) in MAC action on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Scheumann Stadium. The total for this matchup has been set at 52 points.

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Odds for Ball State vs. Miami (OH)

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Over/Under Insights

  • Ball State and its opponents have gone over the current 52-point total in four of six games this season.
  • In 42.9% of Miami (OH)'s games this season (3/7), the teams combined to score more than Saturday's total of 52.
  • Saturday's over/under is 2.7 points higher than the combined 49.3 PPG average of the two teams.
  • These two squads combine to surrender 51.4 points per game, 0.6 fewer than this contest's over/under.
  • The Cardinals and their opponents have scored an average of 54.6 points per game in 2021, 2.6 more than Saturday's total.
  • The 52-point over/under for this game is 1.7 points below the 53.7 points per game average total in RedHawks games this season.

Ball State Stats and Trends

  • Ball State is 3-3-0 against the spread this season.
  • Ball State's games this year have gone over the total in three out of six opportunities (50%).
  • The Cardinals score just 2.6 more points per game (25.6) than the RedHawks surrender (23).
  • When Ball State puts up more than 23 points, it is 3-0 against the spread and 4-0 overall.
  • The Cardinals rack up just 17.7 fewer yards per game (335.4), than the RedHawks give up per matchup (353.1).
  • When Ball State churns out more than 353.1 yards, the team is 2-0 against the spread and 3-0 overall.
  • The Cardinals have turned the ball over two more times (7 total) than the RedHawks have forced a turnover (5) this season.
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Ball State at SISportsbook.

Miami (OH) Stats and Trends

  • Miami (OH) has two wins against the spread in seven games this season.
  • The RedHawks have been underdogs by 5 points or more three times this season and covered the spread once.
  • Miami (OH)'s games this season have hit the over on three of seven set point totals (42.9%).
  • The RedHawks rack up 23.7 points per game, 4.7 fewer than the Cardinals surrender (28.4).
  • When Miami (OH) scores more than 28.4 points, it is 0-2 against the spread and 2-0 overall.
  • The RedHawks rack up just 6.5 fewer yards per game (392.4) than the Cardinals allow (398.9).
  • When Miami (OH) churns out over 398.9 yards, the team is 1-2 against the spread and 3-0 overall.
  • The RedHawks have turned the ball over seven times, three fewer times than the Cardinals have forced turnovers (10).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

Season Stats