The Cardinals will play the Commodores on Saturday, October 19th, 2024. The matchup takes place at FirstBank Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+, SECN+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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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 8 action features a matchup between Ball State and Vanderbilt taking place at FirstBank Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State has a 96.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Vanderbilt is 95.33.
- Away Ball State - Heading into Week 8, Ball State currently has a 1-3 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Vanderbilt - Vanderbilt has a 3-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 8 matchup, they rank 2nd in the SEC 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 5th (162) in the MAC Conference, with Vanderbilt currently ranking 5th (208) for points scored in the SEC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Ball State stands 2nd (276) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Vanderbilt sits at 3rd (141) in the SEC Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Ball State has a 2-4 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Vanderbilt currently 4-2 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, laddies and lassies! It's a grand day for a football showdown between Ball State and Vanderbilt on Saturday, October 19th!
This Week 8 clash will take place at the lively FirstBank Stadium, where the fans will be roaring!
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Ball State holds a slight edge over Vanderbilt.
Ball State comes into the game with a 2-4 record, while Vanderbilt boasts a 4-2 standing.
So, will the luck of the Irish be with Ball State or will Vanderbilt come out on top? Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below to make your predictions!
Best Cardinals at Commodores Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Vanderbilt |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Vanderbilt |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Vanderbilt is a -27.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +27.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 57.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 57.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Vanderbilt is a -5000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +1550 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ball State
Vanderbilt
10/19/24 7:00pm EDT | +27.5 -115-27.5 -105 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +27.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 27 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 28 or more.
Favorite Vanderbilt - Vanderbilt bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -27.5 Vanderbilt favorite bet wins if they win by 28 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 27 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ball State at Vanderbilt 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Ball State
Vanderbilt
Both Teams Score 10+
10/19/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes -350No +240Bet |
Ball State
Vanderbilt
Both Teams Score 20+
10/19/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +190No -250Bet |
Ball State
Vanderbilt
Both Teams Score 30+
10/19/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +950No -2500Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 8 | Ball State vs Vanderbilt Saturday, October 19th, 2024 | VAN 24, BALL 14 FirstBank Stadium | Vanderbilt by 10 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| MAC | |||||||||
| Ball State | 2-4 | 0.333 | 3 | 7 | 270 | 401 | 2-2 | 1-5 | L2 |
| SEC | |||||||||
| Vanderbilt | 3-3 | 0.500 | 6 | 4 | 280 | 217 | 4-2 | 2-2 | L1 |
Ball State & Vanderbilt 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
Vanderbilt Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Vanderbilt YR: futures available
Ball State & Vanderbilt 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 | Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt | VAN 34, VT 27 (OT) Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Alcorn State vs Vanderbilt | VAN 55, ALCN 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Vanderbilt vs Georgia State | GAST 36, VAN 32 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Vanderbilt vs Missouri | MIZ 30, VAN 27 (2OT) Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Alabama vs Vanderbilt | VAN 40, ALA 35 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Vanderbilt vs Kentucky | VAN 20, UK 13 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Ball State vs Vanderbilt | VAN 24, BALL 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Texas vs Vanderbilt | TEX 27, VAN 24 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Vanderbilt vs Auburn | VAN 17, AUB 7 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | South Carolina vs Vanderbilt | SC 28, VAN 7 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Vanderbilt vs LSU | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 7:45 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Tennessee vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Vanderbilt 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 19th, 2024 at 7:00 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 Vanderbilt Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ball State vs Vanderbilt 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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