Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7
Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7. Place a bet on this CFB football game with the best odds.
Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction
Now we have the Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction for both teams.
The matchup trends and statistical profiles suggest this could be a low-scoring, grind-it-out Mid-American Conference battle. Ball State has a strong record ATS versus MAC opponents (12-3 in their last 15), and while their offense is far from dynamic, their defense is just good enough to keep games close when they avoid costly turnovers. Western Michigan’s consistent play at home and defensive reliability give them the upper hand, especially considering Ball State’s winless streak on the road. Expect the Broncos to control possession, lean on their running game, and capitalize on Ball State’s offensive inefficiencies. It might not be pretty, but Western Michigan should have enough to cover the number and pull away late in front of their home crowd.
Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction: Ball State
The Ball State Cardinals head into Week 7 looking to keep momentum alive after a scrappy 20-14 win over Ohio, marking one of their few bright spots in what’s been a rollercoaster stretch of football. Despite a rough start to the season, Ball State’s recent trends against the spread (4-1 in their last five) suggest they’ve found a bit of rhythm in covering large lines and keeping games competitive. Their offensive production, however, remains a major concern—averaging just 16.4 points per game, ranking near the bottom nationally. The Cardinals’ passing attack has been largely stagnant, generating only 135.2 yards per game through the air, and they’ve relied heavily on their rushing game to keep drives alive. Fortunately, Ball State has shown discipline—ranking among the top 20 nationally in penalties and turnovers—which could help them stay within striking distance against a disciplined Western Michigan defense.
Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction: Ball State Trends
- Over the past five games, Ball State has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
- In their most recent nine games, Ball State has a record of 2-7 against the spread.
- After seven games versus Western Michigan, Ball State has a record of 5-2 against the spread.
- In its last 11 games versus Western Michigan, Ball State has a point differential of 3-8.
- Ball State has a losing record of 0-6 on the road in their last six games.
- When Ball State has played Western Michigan away from home, the team has a record of 6-3 against the spread in its last nine games.
- Over the course of its previous 15 games versus teams from the Mid-American conference, Ball State has a record of 12-3 against the spread.
- Over the course of its most recent ten games versus teams from the West Division, Ball State has a winning percentage of 3-7.
- In eight of the eleven games that Ball State has played in the month of October, the total has been under.
Ball State Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/04/25
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OHI
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W 20-14
|
W+13.5
|
U54.5
|
W+610
|
|
9/20/25
|
@UCONN
|
L 31-25
|
W+18.5
|
O52.5
|
L+800
|
|
9/13/25
|
NH
|
W 34-29
|
W+4.5
|
O47.5
|
W+150
|
|
9/06/25
|
@AUB
|
L 42-3
|
W+42.5
|
U54.5
|
L+3000
|
|
8/30/25
|
@PUR
|
L 31-0
|
L+16.5
|
U50.5
|
L+520
|
|
11/29/24
|
@OHI
|
L 42-21
|
L+11.5
|
O51.5
|
L+340
|
|
11/23/24
|
BGN
|
L 38-13
|
L+10.5
|
U59.5
|
L+290
|
|
11/12/24
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@BUF
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L 51-48
|
W+5.5
|
O46.5
|
L+172
|
|
11/05/24
|
MOH
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L 27-21
|
W+9.5
|
U54.5
|
L+245
|
|
10/26/24
|
NIL
|
W 25-23
|
W+9.5
|
U49.5
|
W+350
|
Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction: Ball State Offense
Overall
| BALL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | WMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.40 | 128 | Points Scored | 45 | 20.67 |
| 135.20 | 132 | Passing Yards | 42 | 187.17 |
| 153.80 | 73 | Rushing Yards | 51 | 128.00 |
| 29:05 | 83 | Time on Field | 34 | 28:15 |
| 57.80 | 132 | Number of Plays | 46 | 63.50 |
| 5.00 | 117 | Yards Per Play | 40 | 4.96 |
Scoring
| BALL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | WMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.40 | 128 | Points Scored | 45 | 20.67 |
| 2.80 | 124 | First Quarter | 36 | 3.33 |
| 4.20 | 124 | Second Quarter | 34 | 5.17 |
| 4.40 | 99 | Third Quarter | 94 | 6.00 |
| 5.00 | 99 | Fourth Quarter | 46 | 5.17 |
Passing
| BALL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | WMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135.20 | 132 | Passing Yards | 42 | 187.17 |
| 21.00 | 131 | Pass Attempts | 54 | 29.33 |
| 12.80 | 128 | Pass Completions | 51 | 17.67 |
| 3.00 | 120 | Sacks | 2 | 3.83 |
| 14.80 | 41 | Sack Yards | 136 | 31.67 |
| 10.56 | 105 | Yards Per Pass | 44 | 10.59 |
Rushing
| BALL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | WMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153.80 | 73 | Rushing Yards | 51 | 128.00 |
| 36.80 | 57 | Rush Attempts | 59 | 34.17 |
| 4.18 | 83 | Yards Per Rush | 56 | 3.75 |
Turn Overs
| BALL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | WMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.40 | 24 | Interceptions | 51 | 0.83 |
| 0.60 | 19 | Fumbles | 61 | 1.17 |
| 0.40 | 53 | Fumbles Lost | 35 | 0.67 |
| 0.80 | 21 | Total Turnovers | 44 | 1.50 |
| 4.40 | 17 | Penalties | 96 | 5.33 |
| 35.60 | 14 | Penalty Yards | 89 | 47.00 |
Drives & Special Teams
| BALL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | WMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29:05 | 83 | Time on Field | 34 | 28:15 |
| 57.80 | 132 | Number of Plays | 46 | 63.50 |
| 5.00 | 117 | Yards Per Play | 40 | 4.96 |
| 6.00 | 131 | Punts | 37 | 5.33 |
| 39.50 | 124 | Punt Average | 96 | 43.89 |
| 48.20 | 86 | Return Yards | 44 | 36.50 |
Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction: Western Michigan
Western Michigan, on the other hand, comes into this matchup looking like a team that’s finally putting the pieces together. The Broncos have been reliable at home, posting a 6-1 record against the spread in their last seven home games and winning five of their last six overall ATS. Their recent 21-3 victory over UMass showcased their defensive strength, as they held the Minutemen to minimal offensive production and controlled the pace of the game. Statistically, Western Michigan’s offense isn’t flashy—they average just under 20 points per game—but they’ve shown an ability to take advantage of weaker defensive fronts and dominate time of possession. Against a Ball State defense allowing over 29 points per game and nearly 250 yards through the air, this could be a good spot for the Broncos to find rhythm offensively, particularly on the ground where Ball State’s defense has struggled to stop consistent rushing attacks.
Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction: Western Michigan Trends
- Over the past six games, Western Michigan has a record of 5-1 against the spread.
- There have been eight of Western Michigan’s last ten games in which the total has been UNDER.
- Western Michigan’s last nine meetings versus Ball State have all resulted in the total going over in eight of those games.
- In its previous seven games played at home, Western Michigan has a record of 6-1 against the spread.
- When playing at home versus Ball State, Western Michigan has a record of 3-6 against the spread in its last nine games.
- For the past five games that Western Michigan has played against an opponent from the Mid-American conference, the total has been UNDER in five of those games.
- Western Michigan’s last six games against opponents from the West Division division have all resulted in the total going UNDER in four of those games.
- In its last six games played in the month of October, Western Michigan has a perfect 6-0 record against the spread.
- In its last ten games played in week 7, Western Michigan has a winning percentage of 7-3.
Western Michigan Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/04/25
|
@UMASS
|
W 21-3
|
W-10.5
|
U47.5
|
W-315
|
|
9/27/25
|
RIL
|
W 47-14
|
W-7.5
|
O47.5
|
W-280
|
|
9/20/25
|
TOL
|
W 14-13
|
W+13.5
|
U51.5
|
W+330
|
|
9/13/25
|
@ILL
|
L 38-0
|
L+27.5
|
U51.5
|
L+2000
|
|
9/06/25
|
NTX
|
L 33-30
|
W+7.0
|
O59.5
|
L+285
|
|
8/29/25
|
@MSU
|
L 23-6
|
W+18.5
|
U49.5
|
L+720
|
|
12/14/24
|
SAB
|
L 30-23
|
W+9.5
|
U60.5
|
L+255
|
|
11/30/24
|
EMC
|
W 26-18
|
W-6.5
|
U56.5
|
W-205
|
|
11/19/24
|
@CMC
|
L 16-14
|
L-8.5
|
U54.5
|
L-300
|
|
11/12/24
|
@BGN
|
L 31-13
|
L+7.5
|
U57.5
|
L+220
|
Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction: Western Michigan Offense
Overall
| BALL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | WMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.40 | 104 | Points Scored | 116 | 19.67 |
| 247.80 | 105 | Passing Yards | 126 | 147.67 |
| 166.80 | 107 | Rushing Yards | 84 | 146.83 |
| 30:55 | 85 | Time on Field | 42 | 31:29 |
| 67.60 | 81 | Number of Plays | 68 | 66.67 |
| 6.13 | 115 | Yards Per Play | 132 | 4.42 |
Scoring
| BALL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | WMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.40 | 104 | Points Scored | 116 | 19.67 |
| 11.80 | 133 | First Quarter | 135 | 0.50 |
| 5.60 | 44 | Second Quarter | 71 | 8.67 |
| 4.80 | 70 | Third Quarter | 76 | 5.50 |
| 7.20 | 86 | Fourth Quarter | 111 | 4.50 |
Passing
| BALL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | WMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247.80 | 105 | Passing Yards | 126 | 147.67 |
| 33.20 | 104 | Pass Attempts | 113 | 25.50 |
| 21.40 | 106 | Pass Completions | 122 | 14.50 |
| 2.80 | 20 | Sacks | 94 | 2.17 |
| 16.40 | 89 | Sack Yards | 48 | 13.67 |
| 11.58 | 88 | Yards Per Pass | 112 | 10.18 |
Rushing
| BALL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | WMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166.80 | 107 | Rushing Yards | 84 | 146.83 |
| 34.40 | 63 | Rush Attempts | 23 | 41.17 |
| 4.85 | 117 | Yards Per Rush | 115 | 3.57 |
Turn Overs
| BALL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | WMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 131 | Interceptions | 41 | 0.50 |
| 1.40 | 27 | Fumbles | 134 | 2.00 |
| 0.20 | 101 | Fumbles Lost | 123 | 0.83 |
| 0.20 | 134 | Total Turnovers | 83 | 1.33 |
| 5.40 | 89 | Penalties | 35 | 5.00 |
| 52.40 | 65 | Penalty Yards | 35 | 43.17 |
Drives & Special Teams
| BALL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | WMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30:55 | 85 | Time on Field | 42 | 31:29 |
| 67.60 | 81 | Number of Plays | 68 | 66.67 |
| 6.13 | 115 | Yards Per Play | 132 | 4.42 |
| 3.80 | 100 | Punts | 105 | 4.83 |
| 44.19 | 106 | Punt Average | 100 | 41.19 |
| 73.00 | 107 | Return Yards | 47 | 67.00 |
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