Miami RedHawks vs Ball State Cardinals Prediction, 10/23/2021 College Football Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs Ball State Cardinals

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Scheumann Stadium is the site where the Ball State Cardinals (4-3) will attempt to defeat the Miami RedHawks (3-4) on Saturday. Ball State opens this game as 6.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 51.

The Miami RedHawks head into this game 3-4 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the RedHawks faced off with the Akron Zips and went home with a win by a final score of 34-21. Keyon Mozee was the rushing leader for the RedHawks with 8 attempts for 73 yards (9.1 yds per carry). AJ Mayer went 19/27 with 229 yards passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rate of 178.3 and finished the contest with no picks. When it came to stopping the run, the RedHawks conceded 65 yds on 24 attempts, which is an average of 2.7 yds per rush allowed. Miami conceded 25 pass completions on 39 attempts for 291 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.1%. On the day, they tallied 66 plays which totaled 474 yards. The Miami Redhawks ended up rushing 39 different times and accumulated 245 yds, which had them averaging 6.3 yards per tote.

The RedHawks have earned 2,747 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Miami has earned 13 touchdowns through the air and 7 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 7 times. Miami has a total of 144 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 48 infractions for 408 yards. Offensively they have an average of 152.1 yards on the ground ranking them 81st in the nation. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Miami RedHawks are sitting at 23.7 points per game.

In terms of passing yardage, the RedHawks are giving up 1,460 yards which puts them in 80th in the nation. They have surrendered 208.6 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.8%. Over the course of this year, they have yielded 353.1 yards per contest ranking them 63rd in college football. They have yielded 9 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 8 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 3.9 yards per running attempt and 144.6 rushing yards per game this year. Overall, they have given up 1,012 yards on the ground through 7 games. The RedHawks are sitting in 67th in the nation regarding team defense, allowing 23.0 points per game.

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The Cardinals step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 this year. When they last played, the Cardinals got the victory with a final of 38-31 when they faced the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Carson Steele ran the football 18 times for 138 yards, ending the contest with 7.7 yds per attempt for Ball State. Drew Plitt (1 TD) finished the game with 207 yards on 27/35 passing while his QB rating was 136.3. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 5.9. Ball State allowed 26 rushing attempts for 46 yds (1.8 yards per carry). The Cardinals passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 73.5%, surrendering 339 yards on 36 for 49 passing. The Cardinals finished the contest with a total of 433 yards while running 76 plays (5.7 yards per play). Ball State ran for 5.0 yds per carry, totaling 200 yds on 40 carries.

The Ball State Cardinals hold an average of 335.9 yards per game, ranking them 109th in D-1. The Ball State offense has racked up 303 yds of penalties on 38 infractions, which ranks 77th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. Over the course of the season thus far, the Cardinals have compiled 1,522 yards through the air as well as an average of 217.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 85th in the country. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Cardinals sit 88th in Division 1 by scoring 25.6 points per contest.

The Cardinals are giving up 28.4 PPG, ranking them 95th in D-1. Ball State has surrendered a total of 1,137 rushing yards (162.4 yards per game) as well as 14 touchdowns rushing on the season. This season, they have surrendered 199 pts. They have given up 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 236.4 yards per contest, ranking them 97th in D-1. The Cardinals defense has taken part in 507 plays, which ranks them 134th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's RedHawks/Cardinals college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cardinals -6.5

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