Ball State Cardinals vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 10/8/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ball State Cardinals vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (-9)

Total/Over-Under: 62

The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-4) will try to beat the Ball State Cardinals (2-3) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday. Ball State is 9-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 62.

The Ball State Cardinals come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cardinals stepped onto the field against the NIU Huskies and earned the victory with a final of 44-38. John Paddock connected on 40/58 with 403 yards passing and 3 TDs. He had a quarterback rating of 137.5 and walked away from the game with 2 picks. Carson Steele was the best rusher for the Cardinals with 24 carries for 77 yards (3.2 yards per attempt). In the game, they ran 89 plays which converted into 480 yds. The Ball State Cardinals ran the rock 31 times and compiled 77 yds, which came out to an average of 2.5 yards per carry. Against the run, the Cardinals gave up 332 yards on 57 tries, which calculates to 5.8 yards per run allowed. Ball State gave up 17 completions on 29 attempts for 194 yards, and a completion rate of 58.6%.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Ball State Cardinals hold an average of 27.6 points per outing. As a team they average 137.8 yards on the ground ranking them 89th in college football. The Cardinals have tallied 2,227 yards in total for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Ball State has totaled 11 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. Ball State has accrued 120 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 36 penalties for 324 yds. They have surrendered the football 8 times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Cardinals have allowed 1,153 yards which ranks them 77th in the country. They have allowed 230.6 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 60.6%. Overall, they have given up 432.2 yards per contest ranking them 111th in D-1. They have conceded 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 14 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.6 yards per rushing attempt and 201.6 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,008 running yards through 5 contests. The Cardinals are ranked 113th in the nation concerning their opponents scoring, conceding 33.6 points per contest.

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The Chippewas step onto the field holding a record of 1-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Chippewas took a defeat with a final score of 38-17 when they faced the Toledo Rockets. Daniel Richardson (2 touchdowns) walked away from the contest with 252 yds on 25/46 through the air while his quarterback rate was 114.7. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his average yards per attempt was 5.5. Lew Nichols carried the football 18 times for 32 yards, ending the contest with 1.8 yds per attempt for Central Michigan. The Chippewas ended up finishing with 285 yds and they ran 72 plays (4.0 yds per play). Central Michigan ran the ball for 1.3 yards per tote, finishing the game with 33 yds on 26 attempts. Central Michigan gave up 50 rushing attempts for 261 yds (5.2 yds per rush). The Chippewas passing defense gave up a completion rate of 56.5%, relinquishing 186 yds on 13 out of 23 passing.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Chippewas rank 82nd in D-1 by scoring 28.0 PPG. For the year to this point, the Chippewas have racked up 1,460 passing yards as well as holding an average of 292.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. The Central Michigan Chippewas average 414.2 yards per game, which has them ranked 63rd in Division 1. The Central Michigan offense has compiled 373 yds of penalties on 37 infractions, which ranks them 28th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes.

Central Michigan has allowed a total of 736 yards on the ground (147.2 yards per contest) in addition to 11 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 263.8 yards per game, which has them in 107th in Division 1. The Chippewas defense has taken part in 372 plays, which ranks 109th in D-1. The Chippewas are surrendering 33.4 PPG, ranking them 111th in Division 1. This season, they have conceded 167 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cardinals +9

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