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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
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.
Paddy O'Parlay
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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
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Central Michigan |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Central Michigan |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
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.
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.
Central Michigan is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ball State
Central Michigan
9/21/24 1:00pm EDT | +6.5 -105-6.5 -115 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Ball State
Central Michigan
First Team To Score
9/21/24 1:00pm EDT | +130-165Bet |
Ball State
Central Michigan
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/21/24 1:00pm EDT | +135-200+10000Bet |
Ball State
Central Michigan
Game to Overtime
9/21/24 1:00pm EDT | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Ball State
Central Michigan
Both Teams Score 10+
9/21/24 1:00pm EDT | Yes -900No +525Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ball State
Central Michigan
Both Teams Score 20+
9/21/24 1:00pm EDT | Yes -110No -115Bet |
Ball State
Central Michigan
Both Teams Score 30+
9/21/24 1:00pm EDT | Yes +525No -900Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 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
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Ball State | 2-4 | 0.333 | 3 | 7 | 270 | 401 | 2-2 | 1-5 | L2 |
| Central Michigan | 2-5 | 0.286 | 4 | 7 | 255 | 332 | 4-2 | 0-5 | W1 |
Ball State & Central Michigan Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ball State YR: futures available
Central Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Central Michigan YR: futures available
Ball State & Central Michigan Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| 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 | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Ohio | Friday, November 29th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| 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 | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
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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