The Cardinals will play the Golden Flashes on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Dix Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 12:00 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
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between Ball State and Kent State taking place at Dix Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State has a 94.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Kent State is 92.67.
- Away Ball State - Heading into Week 7, Ball State currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Kent State - Kent State has a 0-2 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 7 matchup, they rank 4th in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Ball State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Ball State ranks 7th (125) in the MAC Conference, with Kent State currently ranking 11th (74) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Ball State stands 2nd (241) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Kent State sits at 1st (257) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Ball State has a 1-4 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Kent State currently 0-5 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Ball State faces off against Kent State this Saturday!
The Week 7 matchup will be held at Dix Stadium, adding to the excitement of the game.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Ball State has a slight edge over Kent State.
With a 1-4 standing, Ball State will be looking to turn their season around against Kent State, who currently sit at 0-5.
Don't miss out on the action - bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below!
Best Cardinals at Golden Flashes Odds
| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Ball State |
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| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Ball State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ball State is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kent State is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 58.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 58.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Ball State is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kent State is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ball State
Kent State
10/12/24 12:00pm EDT | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Kent State underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Ball State favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ball State at Kent State 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
Kent State
First Team To Score
10/12/24 12:00pm EDT | -160+125Bet |
Ball State
Kent State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/12/24 12:00pm EDT | -185+125+10000Bet |
Ball State
Kent State
Game to Overtime
10/12/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Ball State
Kent State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/12/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes -3000No +1000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ball State
Kent State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/12/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Ball State
Kent State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/12/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +240No -350Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 7 | Ball State vs Kent State Saturday, October 12th, 2024 | BALL 37, KENT 35 Dix Stadium | Ball State by 2 |
| 2023 Week 12 | Kent State vs Ball State Saturday, November 18th, 2023 | BALL 34, KENT 3 Scheumann Stadium | Ball State by 31 |
| 2022 Week 10 | Ball State vs Kent State Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 | BALL 27, KENT 20 Dix Stadium | Ball State by 7 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Ball State | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 304 | 481 | 2-3 | 1-6 | L4 |
| Kent State | 0-8 | 0.000 | 0 | 12 | 167 | 529 | 0-5 | 0-7 | L12 |
Ball State & Kent State 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
Kent State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Kent State YR: futures available
Ball State & Kent State 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 | BGSU 38, BALL 13 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Ohio | OHIO 42, BALL 21 Friday, November 29th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Kent State vs Pittsburgh | PITT 55, KENT 24 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | St. Francis (PA) vs Kent State | SFPA 23, KENT 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Kent State vs Tennessee | TENN 71, KENT 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Penn State | PSU 56, KENT 0 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Eastern Michigan vs Kent State | EMU 52, KENT 33 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Kent State | BALL 37, KENT 35 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | BGSU 27, KENT 6 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Kent State vs Western Michigan | WMU 52, KENT 21 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Ohio vs Kent State | OHIO 41, KENT 0 Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Kent State vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 34, KENT 7 Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Akron vs Kent State | AKR 38, KENT 17 Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Kent State vs Buffalo | BUFF 43, KENT 7 Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Kent State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ball State vs Kent State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ball State vs Kent State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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