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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 6 action features a matchup between Western Michigan and Ball State taking place at Scheumann Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Michigan has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Ball State is 94.00.
- Away Western Michigan - Heading into Week 6, Western Michigan 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 Ball State - Ball State has a 1-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 6 matchup, they rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Western Michigan away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Western Michigan ranks 7th (93) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State currently ranking 9th (83) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Western Michigan stands 5th (142) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Ball State sits at 3rd (196) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Western Michigan has a 1-3 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Ball State currently 1-3 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for an epic showdown as Western Michigan faces off against Ball State on Saturday!
The Week 6 game will be hosted at Scheumann Stadium, providing an intense home field advantage.
Western Michigan holds a slight edge in the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings over Ball State.
With both teams sitting at a 1-3 record, this matchup is crucial for their season.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets to make your picks.
Compare the odds below and get ready for an electrifying battle on the gridiron!
Best Broncos at Cardinals Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Western Michigan |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Western Michigan |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Michigan is a -10.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +10.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Michigan is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +280 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Michigan
Ball State
10/05/24 2:00pm EDT | -10.5 -105+10.5 -115 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +10.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -10.5 Western Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Michigan at Ball 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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Western Michigan
Ball State
First Team To Score
10/05/24 2:00pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
Western Michigan
Ball State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/05/24 2:00pm EDT | -210+140+10000Bet |
Western Michigan
Ball State
Game to Overtime
10/05/24 2:00pm EDT | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
Western Michigan
Ball State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/05/24 2:00pm EDT | Yes -1400No +675Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Western Michigan
Ball State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/05/24 2:00pm EDT | Yes -165No +130Bet |
Western Michigan
Ball State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/05/24 2:00pm EDT | Yes +333No -500Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Ball State Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | WMU 45, BALL 42 Scheumann Stadium | Western Michigan by 3 |
| 2023 Week 5 | Ball State vs Western Michigan Saturday, September 30th, 2023 | WMU 42, BALL 24 Waldo Stadium | Western Michigan by 18 |
| 2022 Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Ball State Saturday, September 10th, 2022 | WMU 37, BALL 30 Scheumann Stadium | Western Michigan by 7 |
| 2021 Week 6 | Ball State vs Western Michigan Saturday, October 9th, 2021 | BALL 45, WMU 20 Waldo Stadium | Ball State by 25 |
| 2020 Week 15 | Western Michigan vs Ball State Saturday, December 12th, 2020 | BALL 30, WMU 27 Scheumann Stadium | Ball State by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 4-3 | 0.571 | 5 | 6 | 327 | 359 | 3-1 | 2-5 | L3 |
| Ball State | 2-4 | 0.333 | 3 | 7 | 270 | 401 | 2-2 | 1-5 | L2 |
Western Michigan & Ball State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Michigan YR: futures available
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ball State YR: futures available
Western Michigan & Ball 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 1 | Western Michigan vs Wisconsin | WIS 28, WMU 14 Friday, August 30th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Ohio State | OSU 56, WMU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Bethune-Cookman vs Western Michigan | WMU 59, BCU 31 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Western Michigan vs Marshall | MRSH 27, WMU 20 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | WMU 45, BALL 42 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Western Michigan | WMU 34, AKR 24 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Buffalo | WMU 48, BUFF 41 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Kent State vs Western Michigan | WMU 52, KENT 21 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | NIU 42, WMU 28 Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Western Michigan vs Bowling Green | BGSU 31, WMU 13 Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | CMU 16, WMU 14 Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 1:30 pm EST |
| 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 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Michigan vs Ball 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 5th, 2024 at 2:00 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 Western Michigan vs Ball State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Michigan vs Ball 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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