Ball State vs Central Michigan Football Odds

The Cardinals will play the Chippewas on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 4 matchup at 1:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.

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The 2024 college football season continues with Ball State matching up against Central Michigan at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season so far. The 2024 conference power ranking for Central Michigan is 95.67.
Away Ball State - Ball State currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
Home Central Michigan - So far, Central Michigan has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins in 2024. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
Points Scored - Ball State ranks 9th (42) in the MAC Conference, with Central Michigan currently ranking 2nd (91) for points scored in the 2024 MAC Conference.
Points Against - Ball State stands 4th (96) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Central Michigan sits at 5th (92) in the 2024 MAC Conference for points against in the 2024 season.
Team Records - Ball State has a 1-1 regular season overall record, with Central Michigan currently possessing a 1-2 regular season standing for the 2024 NCAAF season.

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Get ready for a wild showdown at Kelly/Shorts Stadium as Ball State takes on Central Michigan.

Central Michigan is looking to bounce back at home in this crucial early season matchup.

With Ball State at 1-1 and Central Michigan at 1-2, this game is a must-win.

For the best odds and prop bets, visit SportsBetting3.com and compare the odds below. Don't miss out on the action and review this game's prop bets before kickoff!

Best Cardinals at Chippewas Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Central Michigan
+6.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Central Michigan has a -6.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ball State has a +6.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ball State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
50.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	50.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 50.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 50.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Central Michigan
+200 BetMGM Bet	-250 BetMGM Bet

Central Michigan is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Central Michigan at BetMGM. Ball State is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Ball State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

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What is the point spread for the Ball State vs Central Michigan College Football game on Saturday, September 21st, 2024?

Central Michigan is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ball State vs Central Michigan College Football game on Saturday, September 21st, 2024?

The best over line is 50.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 50.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ball State vs Central Michigan College Football game on Saturday, September 21st, 2024?

Central Michigan is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Central Michigan 9/21/24 1:00pm EDT	+6.5 -105 -6.5 -115

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Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +6.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Central Michigan - Central Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -6.5 Central Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ball State at Central Michigan Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Central Michigan First Team To Score 9/21/24 1:00pm EDT	+130 -165 Bet
Ball State Central Michigan No Touchdown To Score 1st Touchdown 9/21/24 1:00pm EDT	+135 -200 +10000 Bet
Ball State Central Michigan Game to Overtime 9/21/24 1:00pm EDT	Yes +1100 No -10000 Bet
Ball State Central Michigan Both Teams Score 10+ 9/21/24 1:00pm EDT	Yes -900 No +525 Bet
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Ball State Central Michigan Both Teams Score 20+ 9/21/24 1:00pm EDT	Yes -110 No -115 Bet
Ball State Central Michigan Both Teams Score 30+ 9/21/24 1:00pm EDT	Yes +525 No -900 Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
Week	Game	Result	Margin
2024 Week 4	Ball State vs Central Michigan Saturday, September 21st, 2024	CMU 37, BALL 34 Kelly/Shorts Stadium	Central Michigan by 3
2023 Week 8	Central Michigan vs Ball State Saturday, October 21st, 2023	BALL 24, CMU 17 Scheumann Stadium	Ball State by 7
2022 Week 6	Ball State vs Central Michigan Saturday, October 8th, 2022	BALL 17, CMU 16 Kelly/Shorts Stadium	Ball State by 1
2021 Week 12	Central Michigan vs Ball State Wednesday, November 17th, 2021	CMU 37, BALL 17 Scheumann Stadium	Central Michigan by 20
2020 Week 14	Ball State vs Central Michigan Saturday, December 5th, 2020	BALL 45, CMU 20 Kelly/Shorts Stadium	Ball State by 25

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Ball State, Central Michigan
Team	Conf	Conf%	W	L	PF	PA	Home	Away	Strk
Ball State	2-6	0.250	3	9	304	481	2-3	1-6	L4
Central Michigan	2-6	0.250	4	8	271	356	4-2	0-6	L1

Ball State & Central Michigan Futures Odds

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Team Schedules & Results

2024-25 Ball State Games & Results
Week	Matchup	Date & Result
Week 2	Missouri State vs Ball State	BALL 42, MOST 34 Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3	Ball State vs Miami (FL)	MIA 62, BALL 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4	Ball State vs Central Michigan	CMU 37, BALL 34 Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5	Ball State vs James Madison	JMU 63, BALL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 6	Western Michigan vs Ball State	WMU 45, BALL 42 Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Week 7	Ball State vs Kent State	BALL 37, KENT 35 Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8	Ball State vs Vanderbilt	VAN 24, BALL 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9	Northern Illinois vs Ball State	BALL 25, NIU 23 Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11	Miami (OH) vs Ball State	M-OH 27, BALL 21 Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Week 12	Ball State vs Buffalo	BUFF 51, BALL 48 (OT) Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Week 13	Bowling Green vs Ball State	BGSU 38, BALL 13 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14	Ball State vs Ohio	OHIO 42, BALL 21 Friday, November 29th, 2024

2024-25 Central Michigan Games & Results
Week	Matchup	Date & Result
Week 1	Central Connecticut vs Central Michigan	CMU 66, CCSU 10 Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Week 2	Central Michigan vs FIU	FIU 52, CMU 16 Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3	Central Michigan vs Illinois	ILL 30, CMU 9 Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4	Ball State vs Central Michigan	CMU 37, BALL 34 Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5	San Diego State vs Central Michigan	CMU 22, SDSU 21 Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7	Ohio vs Central Michigan	OHIO 27, CMU 25 Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8	Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan	EMU 38, CMU 34 Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9	Central Michigan vs Miami (OH)	M-OH 46, CMU 7 Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11	Bowling Green vs Central Michigan	BGSU 23, CMU 13 Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Week 12	Central Michigan vs Toledo	TOL 37, CMU 10 Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Week 13	Western Michigan vs Central Michigan	CMU 16, WMU 14 Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Week 14	Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois	NIU 24, CMU 16 Saturday, November 30th, 2024

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Central Michigan College Football Game

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