Ohio Vs. Ball State: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions And Tips – November 15, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on November 13, 2022

MAC rivals will clash when the Ohio Bobcats (7-3) battle the Ball State Cardinals (5-5). The Bobcats (-4) kick things off on November 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2 against the Cardinals (+146 on the moneyline to win). Sportsbooks have installed an over/under of 55 points for the game.

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Ohio Vs. Ball State Odds

Computer Pick

Computer picks for Ohio vs Ball State
Spread Over/Under
Ohio (-4) Over (55)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

Ohio Stats (Rank) Ball State
33.8 (31) Points Per Game 24.4 (90)
32.0 (112) Points Per Game Against 27.3 (76)
314.7 (12) Pass Yards 231.3 (66)
315.7 (131) Pass Yards Against 217.3 (51)
129.6 (90) Rush Yards 154.4 (66)
147.4 (67) Rush Yards Against 185.4 (111)
8 (12) Giveaways 15 (85)
16 (30) Takeaways 12 (74)
+8 Turnover Differential -3

Ohio Vs. Ball State Betting Insights

Ohio Stats And Trends

  • Ohio’s record against the spread is 7-3-0.
  • Ohio owns one win ATS (1-1) as a 4-point favorite or greater this year.
  • Ohio has played 10 games this season, and seven of them have gone over the total.
  • The Bobcats and their opponent have broken the 55-point mark seven times this season.
  • The total for this game is 55, 4.1 points fewer than the average total in Bobcats games thus far this season.

Ball State Stats And Trends

  • Ball State is 5-5-0 against the spread this year.
  • Ball State is 3-3 as 4-point or bigger underdogs in 2022.
  • Of 10 Ball State games so far this year, three have hit the over.
  • Cardinals games have gone over 55 points on four occasions this season.
  • The average total for Cardinals games is 58.1 points, 3.1 more than this game’s over/under.

Ohio Players To Watch

  • Kurtis Rourke has 3,087 passing yards (308.7 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 68.8% of his passes and collecting 24 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 237 rushing yards (23.7 ypg) on 69 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
  • Sieh Bangura has carried the ball 127 times for a team-high 640 yards (80.0 per game), with eight touchdowns this year. He’s also tacked on 19 catches for 195 yards (24.4 per game) and two touchdowns.
  • This season Nolan McCormick has rushed for 279 yards (31.0 per game) on 79 carries with one touchdown, while also catching 20 passes for 164 yards (18.2 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Sam Wiglusz’s team-leading 720 receiving yards (72.0 yards per game) have come on 60 receptions with nine touchdowns.
  • James Bostic has put up a 517-yard season so far (57.4 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, hauling in 26 passes.
  • Jacoby Jones’ 30 receptions have turned into 511 yards (56.8 ypg) and five touchdowns.

Ball State Players To Watch

  • John Paddock has 2,323 passing yards (232.3 ypg) to lead Ball State, completing 59.5% of his passes and recording 16 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions this season.
  • Carson Steele has carried the ball 250 times for a team-high 1,315 yards (131.5 per game), with 12 touchdowns this year.
  • This season Vaughn Pemberton has taken 34 carries for 134 yards (13.4 per game).
  • Jayshon Jackson’s 755 receiving yards (75.5 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s registered 66 receptions and three touchdowns.
  • Brady Hunt has put together a 386-yard season so far (38.6 receiving yards per game) with four touchdowns, reeling in 34 passes.
  • Yo’Heinz Tyler’s 40 catches have netted him 369 yards (41.0 ypg) and one touchdown.

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