Ball State vs. Tennessee Odds & Prediction
It’ll be the MAC versus the SEC when Week 1 of the 2022 college football season kicks off on Thursday night in Knoxville, TN.
Given Tennessee’s ATS struggles a year ago, is 35.5 too much to lay against Ball State tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
141 Ball State Cardinals (+35.5) at 142 Tennessee Vols (-35.5); o/u 66.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, September 1, 2022
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
Ball State vs. Tennessee Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 67% of bets are on Tennessee. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Ball State Cardinals Game Notes
The Star Press’ Robby General believes Ball State redshirt junior QB John Paddock has won the starting quarterback job. General notes that Paddock “has got some wheels and a strong arm” and that the “competition for backup QB appears to be between Colin Blazek and Kiael Kelly.” Paddock has seen limited action during his time at Ball State, completing 24-of-34 career passes for 180 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. Ball State opens its season on September 1st at Tennessee.
Tennessee Volunteers Game Notes
Tennessee HC Josh Heupel said his team is “deeper” heading into 2023 after the addition of several players this offseason. The Vols added players via the 2022 recruiting class and the transfer portal this offseason, providing the team plenty of depth as they look to build on their 7-6 season. Heupel added that in addition to depth, the team “added athleticism, speed [and] the ability to move.” He also had praise for several players, including DB Tre Flowers and WR Cedric Tillman. Heupel and the Vols kick off their 2022 season on September 3rd against Ball State.
Nebraska vs. Northwestern Betting Trends
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games overall
Under is 10-4 in Cardinals last 14 non-conference games
Over is 6-0 in Volunteers last 6 games overall
Nebraska vs. Northwestern Betting Prediction
The Vols failed to cover in five of their last seven games last season and are winless against the number in their last six games played on Thursday. Tennessee is just 2-6 against the spread in its last eight games when facing MAC competition, is 1-4-1 against the number in its last six games played in the month of September and is a putrid 12-25 ATS in its last 37 home games.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: BALL STATE CARDINALS +35.5