Ball State Cardinals (3-8) vs. Ohio Bobcats (8-3)
November 29, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ohio Bobcats -14.5 / Ball State Cardinals +14.5; Over/Under: +52.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Ohio vs Ball State prediction for this College Football game on Friday, November 29th at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats are 8-3 (6-1) this year after they defeated Toledo by a score of 24-7 in their last game. Ohio trailed 7-0 at halftime, but they won the second half 24-0 for the win. The Bobcats outgained Toledo by a total of 367-215, won the turnover battle 3-1, and went 7-17 on third down in the game. Parker Navarro threw for 129 yards and one interception, while Anthony Tyus III rushed for 125 yards and one score.
Prior to that win, the Bobcats won three games in a row against Eastern Michigan, Kent State, and Buffalo. The Ohio offense has scored 27.3 points per game with 181.8 passing yards and 205.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18.5 points per game this season. Parker Navarro has completed 65.1% of his passes for 1,765 yards, seven touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Anthony Tyus III has rushed for 851 yards and eight scores this year.
Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview
The Ball State Cardinals are 3-8 (2-5) this season after they lost to Bowling Green by a score of 38-13 in their last game. Ball State cut the deficit to 10-7 in the second quarter but allowed the next 21 points in the loss. The Cardinals were outgained by a total of 362-254, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 5-15 on third down in the game. Kadin Semonza threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns, while Vaughn Pemberton caught three passes for 70 yards and one score.
Prior to that loss, the Cardinals lost to Buffalo by a score of 51-48 and Miami (OH) by a score of 27-21. The Ball State offense has scored 27 points per game with 239.2 passing yards and 115.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 40.1 points per game this season. Kadin Semonza has completed 66.4% of his passes for 2,356 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while Tanner Koziol has caught 79 passes for 724 yards and seven scores.
Why Ohio will beat Ball State
- Ohio has won each of its last 10 games in November.
- Ball State has lost each of its last four games in November.
- Ohio has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against conference opponents at Peden Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Ohio’s last eight November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Ball State’s last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.1).
- Ohio ranks 11th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (298.9).
- Ball State ranks 134th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (13.9).
- Ball State ranks 134th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (21.1).
Ohio vs Ball State Prediction
Ohio comes into this matchup trying to clinch a spot in the MAC Championship game and they will be at home for this game. The Bobcats have won four games in a row and I think they are the best team in the MAC right now. Ball State has lost three games in a row and their defense continues to be an issue. We saw Ohio completely dominate the second half against a good Toledo team last week and they should roll to an easy win here. Take the Bobcats.
