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Last weekend, Eastern Michigan’s defense displayed resilience against Miami (Ohio), leading the Eagles to a narrow 13-12 triumph for their inaugural Mid-American Conference win. This Saturday, Eastern Michigan will welcome a Ball State team that is currently riding a two-game winning streak.
This week in the Michigan sports betting scene, an intriguing matchup awaits as Eastern faces a booming Cardinals offense. The question remains: Can Eastern and its defense keep up, or will they suffer another MAC defeat?
Ball State at Eastern Michigan: NCAA Football Odds
Early money coming in on underdog Eastern Michigan
Eastern has a record of 1-2 this season when they start the game as the underdog, and once again they will be in that position for the Week 7 matchup against Ball State.
However, there has been significant tightening in this MAC game due to early-week line movement.
On Monday afternoon, Ball State was established as the favored team with a 3-point advantage at BetMGM Sportsbook. Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook both favored the Cardinals with a slightly lower margin of 2.5 points.
The initial over/under of 54.5 points was predicted by all the sportsbooks. Eastern and its opponents have surpassed this threshold twice in the current season. Similarly, Ball State and its adversaries have exceeded 54.5 points in three out of their first six matches.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the overall total had increased to 55.5 at most Michigan sportsbooks. However, in several places, Ball State was only favored by 1.5 points, while at BetRivers Sportsbook, the most favorable odds for Eastern Michigan remained at +2.5.
The Cardinals were favored on the money line for the first time this season, with Caesars and BetMGM initially setting it at -135 for Ball State and +115 for Eastern. However, by Tuesday afternoon, the odds had dropped to -120 at both DraftKings Sportbook and PointsBet Sportsbook.
Meanwhile, Eastern has now become an even-money favorite at both of those books. As of early Tuesday afternoon, they are still listed at +112 odds on BetRivers.
To stay updated with real-time odds on both teams throughout the week, refer to our game tracker above.
How to watch: Ball State Cardinals at Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Ball State (3-3, 1-1 MAC) will be playing against Eastern Michigan (4-2, 1-1).
- At 2 p.m. ET on Saturday
- Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan at Rynearson Stadium.
- Michael Reghi and Jerod Cherry will be the announcers for the online livestream on ESPN+.
- The radio station is called WEMU-FM, with a frequency of 89.1.
Eastern’s defense seals homecoming win
Eastern marked its 100th homecoming by securing a narrow 13-12 victory against Miami.
In a game dominated by field goals, the only touchdown came from a 16-yard pass by Ben Bryant to Bryson Cannon during the second quarter. This impressive play occurred after a 73-yard drive. With the successful extra point, the Eagles secured a 7-6 lead heading into halftime.
In the final quarter, Graham Nicholson, the RedHawks kicker, narrowed the lead to 13-12 by successfully scoring his fourth field goal.
With 1:50 left on the clock, the Eagles effectively halted the RedHawks’ final attempt at a comeback by intercepting Andrew Homer’s pass on a fourth-and-5 play.
Bryant’s final stats included a completion rate of 21 out of 31 for 206 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Additionally, freshman running back Darius Boone Jr. rushed the ball nine times for a total of 36 yards.
In the team’s receiving efforts, Dylan Drummond emerged as the leader with seven receptions for 93 yards. Cannon, a senior tight end, concluded with two catches for 21 yards and a touchdown.
Chad Ryland, the kicker, displayed flawless accuracy by successfully converting an extra point along with two field goals, with the longest one measuring 47 yards.
Ball State scores big in second half for lopsided victory in Kalamazoo
The Michigan tour for Ball State began last week in Kalamazoo, resulting in a triumphant 45-20 victory over Western Michigan, a fellow MAC rival. It had been eight years since the Cardinals last defeated the Broncos away from home.
At the end of the first quarter, Ball State found themselves trailing 14-7. However, by halftime, they managed to equalize the score at 17-all. With less than seven minutes remaining in the third quarter, Western was leading 20-17, but unfortunately, the Broncos failed to score any more points.
Drew Plitt, the quarterback for the Cardinals, delivered an outstanding performance in his most remarkable game of the season, completing 15 out of 25 passes for 310 yards and four touchdowns.
In the game, Carson Steele had a total of 10 ball carries, covering a distance of 41 yards. Additionally, Justin Hall managed to make two carries, gaining 14 yards and successfully scoring a touchdown.
In the receiving department, four Cardinals succeeded in gaining 49 yards or more. Leading the way was Yo’Heinz Tyler, who made an impressive contribution with five receptions, accumulating a total of 93 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
In the opening play of the game, Jalen McGaughy made an incredible 75-yard touchdown catch. Throughout the game, Jayshon Jackson secured three receptions, accumulating 61 yards. Additionally, Justin Hall contributed with three catches for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Eastern Michigan last beat Ball State in 2018
Ball State has managed to maintain a two-game winning streak, both in the current season and against Eastern Michigan.
In 2018, the Eagles emerged victorious against the Cardinals with a commanding 42-20 win on the road. However, in the last two encounters, the Cardinals have managed to secure narrow victories, winning by a touchdown or less. Notably, they achieved a 38-31 triumph in Muncie, Ind. during the previous year.
Overall, the Eagles have a record of 15 wins and 21 losses against the Cardinals since 1985. When playing at home, they have won 6 games and lost 12 against them.
The average points scored by the Cardinals per game is 23.5, while the Eagles’ defense allows an average of 22.8 points. Eastern’s offense, on the other hand, scores an average of 29.3 points per game, while Ball State’s defense allows an average of 28 points per game.
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