Ball State football vs. Miami (Ohio): How to watch, prediction, betting odds, start time
Ball State football hits the field at noon Saturday for the final time in 2023.
The Cardinals' (4-7, 3-4 MAC) rivalry matchup with Miami (Ohio) (9-2, 6-1 MAC) will be an opportunity for the team and head coach Mike Neu to either win their third and final trophy game of the year, finishing on a high note at Scheumann Stadium, or glumly end a subpar campaign.
BSU is coming off its most convincing FBS victory of the year, 34-3 against Kent State, while the RedHawks have already secured their spot in the Mid-American Conference championship game.
Here's all you need to know about how to watch, start times, betting odds and predictions:
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How to watch Ball State football vs. Miami (Ohio), TV and streaming:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Streaming: CBSsports.com
Listen: WMUN AM 1340 - 92.5 FM
Start time: 12 p.m. EST
Ball State football vs. Miami (Ohio): betting odds, lines, trends
NOTE: Betting odds and spreads may vary depending on different sportsbooks.
The Cardinals are underdogs against the RedHawks.
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Spread favorite: Miami (Ohio) -4.5
Moneyline: Miami (Ohio) (-280), Ball State (+225)
Over/under total: 36
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Ball State football vs. Miami (Ohio) predictions
The following are some predictions and betting advice from various online outlets:
Fox Sports: Miami (Ohio) 27, Ball State 15
It writes: "Miami (OH) has put together an 8-2-0 record against the spread this season. Ball State has compiled a 5-4-1 record against the spread this year ... Over their last two meetings, Miami (OH) has put up two wins versus Ball State. The RedHawks and the Cardinals have been an even matchup over their last two meetings, sporting an even 1-1 record against the spread. In those two games, the two teams haven't managed to go over the point total. Ball State has been outscored by 8 points in its last two tilts against Miami (OH)."
PickDawgz: Take Ball State spread
It writes: "Miami comes into this game on a three game winning streak and they have already cemented their place in the MAC Title game. Ball State has won two games in a row and three of their last four, and will be at home for this game. Miami is on their backup quarterback, but they have a decent rushing attack that has really helped them. I think this is a tough spot for Miami, as they are looking towards the MAC Championship game next week, while Ball State is looking to finish the season strong. Take Ball State with the points here."
StatSalt: Take Miami (Ohio) spread
It writes: "Miami is far and away the better team and should be able to dominate throughout the game here. The RedHawks are dealing with an injury to their starting quarterback but should still be able to dominate without Blaine Gabbert on the field. The offenses are on two different levels as Miami has scored 11 more touchdowns than Ball State (35 to 24). All in all, go with the Miami RedHawks to cover the spread in their own building."
Ball State football schedule
Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
Saturday, Sept. 2 | L 44-14 at Kentucky |
Saturday, Sept. 9 | L 45-3 at No. 1 Georgia |
Saturday, Sept. 16 | W 45-3 vs. Indiana State (Family Weekend) |
Saturday, Sept. 23 | L 40-3 vs. Georgia Southern |
Saturday, Sept. 30 | L 42-24 at Western Michigan* |
Saturday, Oct. 7 | L 24-10 at Eastern Michigan* |
Saturday, Oct. 14 | L 13-6 vs. Toledo* |
Saturday, Oct. 21 | W 24-17 vs. Central Michigan* (homecoming) |
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | L 24-21 at Bowling Green* |
Tuesday, Nov. 7 | W 20-17 at Northern Illinois |
Saturday, Nov. 18 | W 34-3 |
Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12 p.m., Miami (Ohio)* |
Gus Martin is a sports reporter at The Star Press. Follow him on X (platform formerly known as Twitter) @GusMartin_SP, and contact him at gmartin@gannett.com.
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