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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Ball State Cardinals (4-7) will host the Miami (OH) RedHawks (9-2).
The RedHawks are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-4.5), against the Cardinals. The over/under for this game is 35.5 points.
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Game Info for Miami (OH) vs. Ball State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Muncie, Indiana
- Stadium: Scheumann Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | -4.5 | -109 | -111 | 35.5 | -110 | -110 | -200 | +166 |
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- Miami (OH) has posted a 8-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Miami (OH) is 6-0 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Miami (OH) games have gone over the point total on four of 10 occasions (40%).
Miami (OH) Stats & Insights
- Miami (OH) ranks 97th in total offense this year (343.6 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with 343.6 yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Miami (OH) has been a top-25 unit, ranking eighth-best by giving up just 16.5 points per game. The offense ranks 64th (28.2 points per game).
- While Miami (OH)’s pass defense ranks 30th with 200 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking 22nd-worst (181.2 passing yards per game).
- Miami (OH) is averaging 162.5 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 62nd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 30th, giving up 118.5 rushing yards per contest.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Miami (OH) has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 21st-best by surrendering a 31.6% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 72nd (38.3% third-down conversion rate).
- Miami (OH) has forced 11 total turnovers (113th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 11 times (21st in the FBS) for an even turnover margin, 63rd-ranked in college football.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert has 1,634 passing yards for Miami (OH), completing 59% of his passes and collecting 14 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 140 rushing yards (12.7 ypg) on 49 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Rashad Amos has 776 rushing yards on 148 carries with nine touchdowns.
- Kenny Tracy has been handed the ball 44 times this year and racked up 248 yards (22.5 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Gage Larvadain’s leads his squad with 642 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 37 receptions (out of 58 targets) and scored seven touchdowns.
- Joe Wilkins has put together a 332-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 24 passes on 47 targets.
- Cade McDonald has compiled 21 receptions for 281 yards, an average of 25.5 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Caiden Woullard has collected nine sacks to pace the team, while also recording eight TFL and 31 tackles.
- Matthew Salopek, Miami (OH)’s leading tackler, has 88 tackles, six TFL, three sacks, and one interception this year.
- Yahsyn McKee leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 36 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
Ball State Betting Insights
- Ball State is 5-4-1 against the spread this season.
- Ball State has a 4-2-1 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 4.5 points or more.
- Ball State has hit the over in three of their 10 games with a set total (30%).
Ball State Pick Insights
- Ball State’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, putting up 302.9 total yards per game, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 26th with 325.2 total yards allowed per contest.
- Ball State’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling 18.5 points per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 62nd with 25.1 points surrendered per contest.
- Ball State’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 140.8 passing yards per game. It has been better on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 207.4 passing yards per contest (37th-ranked).
- Ball State is compiling 162.1 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (65th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 117.8 rushing yards per contest (28th-ranked) on defense.
- Ball State is posting a 39.4% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (67th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 37.1% third-down rate (52nd-ranked) on defense.
- With nine forced turnovers (123rd in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (50th in the FBS) this season, Ball State ranks 107th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -5.
Ball State’s Best Players
- Layne Hatcher has recored 583 passing yards, or 53 per game, so far this season. He has completed 66.3% of his passes and has recorded four touchdowns with zero interceptions.
- Marquez Cooper has rushed 196 times for 907 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Kiael Kelly has been given 114 carries and totaled 587 yards with seven touchdowns.
- Qian Magwood has totaled 38 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 346 (31.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 59 times and has one touchdown.
- Ahmad Edwards has caught 27 passes and compiled 332 receiving yards (30.2 per game) with one touchdown.
- Tanner Koziol’s 54 targets have resulted in 33 catches for 277 yards and three touchdowns.
- Sidney Houston Jr. has eight sacks to lead the team, and also has 11 TFL and 47 tackles.
- Keionte Newson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 60 tackles, four TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
- Tyler Potts leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 13 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
