MACtion heads to Muncie, IN on Tuesday night when the Miami Ohio vs. Ball State matchup kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET. With the Redhawks laying 12 points and the total sitting at 48 points, what’s the smart bet tonight in this conference matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Miami Ohio Redhawks (-12) at Ball State Cardinals (+12); o/u 48
8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, November 5, 2024
Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN
TV: ESPN
Miami-Ohio vs. Ball State Public Betting: Bettors taking Points
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 63% of bets are on Ball State. 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.
Gabbert throws one TD in blowout
Brett Gabbert was 10-for-12 passing for 165 yards and one touchdown during Saturday’s 46-7 win over Central Michigan. Gabbert exited the RedHawk’s blowout win in the first half with an undisclosed injury, but he was able to return in the second half. He was still pretty solid in the matchup, but he didn’t need to be utilized much in the victory. The senior quarterback will have ample time to nurse whatever injury he faces as he’ll have a bye week before he takes on Ball State on Nov. 5.
Semonza tosses two touchdowns vs. NIU
Kadin Semonza completed 20 of 33 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday’s 25-23 win over Northern Illinois. Semonza piled together a solid performance for the Cardinals in the team’s close win against the Huskies. The underclassman starter found both of his passing touchdowns in the first half, and a lower scoring second half aided by Ball State’s defense gave them an eventual win. He now has 1,749 passing yards with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions on the year.
Miami-Ohio vs. Ball State Betting Trends
Miami-OH is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Ball State
Miami-OH is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Ball State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ball State’s last 8 games
Miami-Ohio vs. Ball State Prediction
Take the under. The last three meetings between these two teams all fell well below the total. The Redhawks beat the Cardinals 24-17 in 2021, but that was the highest-scoring game between these two teams over the last three years. Miami Ohio beat Ball State 18-17 two years ago and 17-15 last season. This total is low, but it’s low for a reason.
Miami-Ohio vs. Ball State Prediction: UNDER 48
