NCAAF : Ball State Cardinals vs Buffalo Bulls Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 12, 2024 7:00PM EDT @ UB Stadium

Recently, both sides have been on a roller coaster with Buffalo struggling out of their last few games while Ball State has shown signs of solid play. On this we will look at their current form, players missing from the game due to injuries and how these factors can affect the outcome of the match. Keep checking back for an analysis on how the injuries might affect each team’s tactics and what happens on this matchup.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Ball State + , Buffalo –

Spread: Ball State +6.5 , Buffalo -6.5

Over/Under: 54

Team Recent Performance

Ball State Cardinals

On November 6, they were defeated by M-OH with a score of 21-27, while still able to protest the odds of +13 and not exceeding the score limit of 48. They performed better in their previous Kash State NIU, winning the game dated October 27th with a score of 25-23, beating the spread of +13.5 and the total 47.5. In their match on October 20, they also lost – this time 14-24 to Van, covering +28 and also going under 58. One week before, October 13th, they were successful in Kent, outscoring their opponents 37-35, losing the -3 bet, and exceeding the total of 58. A week earlier, on October 6, they lost to WMU 42-45, while covering +10 and the total for that game was over 57.5.

Buffalo Bulls

On November 3rd, they defeated Akron by a score of 41-30, which met the -1 point spread and went over the total of 48.5. On October 27th, they were defeated by Ohio on the road by a score of 16-47, failing to cover +3.5 and going over 46.5. On October 20th, they lost a home game against WMU with a score of 41-48, failing to cover +1 and the point total went over 49.5. On October 13th, they played well and won 30-15 over Toledo, covering +10.5 and going over the total of 44.5. On September 29th, they faced UConn away and lost 3-47, unable to cover +6 in addition to going over total for the match which was 44.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Head to head, BUFF boasts an 8-2 record, while BALL has a lowly 2-8. BUFF is also solid in betting odds (7-3) as compared to 3-7 for BALL. In terms of total points over or under the limit, both are at 7-3. BUFF manages to average 33 points per game as opposed to BALL that scores 22.20 only. BUFF out rushes other teams at 204 yards in a game while BALL only manages 128.70. Though BUSS has a higher completion percentage than the other team, they also complete fewer passes (29.20) than all the other BUS teams (33.10). BUS scored an average of 218.40 passing yards per game while BALL had 235.70. In the end, BUFF amassed a total of 422.4 yardage, and BALL 364.4. In addition, both teams have made a number of turnovers but BUFF has less of them (1.20) than BALL (1.80).

Team Injuries

Ball State Cardinals

Damon Kaylor (OL, undisclosed) will miss the remainder of the season. Other players listed as doubtful include Trey Firestone (WR, undisclosed), Dakari Frazier (DL, undisclosed), Isaiah Thacker (WR, undisclosed), and Yaser Al-Awadi (OL, undisclosed). Additionally, Maximus Webster (LB, undisclosed) has also been ruled out for the entire season.

Buffalo Bulls

George Wolo (DT, undisclosed), Jayden Oliver (CB, undisclosed), Saveon Brown (DB, undisclosed), Nick Roy (DE, undisclosed), Gabe Goins (RB, undisclosed), Demetrius Ballard (LB, undisclosed), Bobby Mays (WR, undisclosed), James McNeil Jr. (ATH, undisclosed), Noah Whitmer (LB, undisclosed), and Shey Williams (WR, undisclosed) are all listed as questionable. Nik McMillan (WR, knee) is out for the season.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Buffalo Bulls will win and cover the spread with the total going over 54.

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