Miami RedHawks vs Ball State Cardinals Prediction, 11/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs Ball State Cardinals

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (+12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Ball State Cardinals (3-5) host the Miami RedHawks (4-4) at Scheumann Stadium on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Miami opens this contest as 12.0-point favorites. The total comes in at 49.5.

The Miami RedHawks come into this game with a record of 4-4 for this year. In their last contest, the RedHawks stepped onto the field against the Central Michigan Chippewas and took home the win by a score of 46-7. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 64 plays which converted into 518 yds. The Miami Redhawks ended up rushing 39 different times and tallied 277 yds, which earned them an average of 7.1 yds per attempt. Against the run, the RedHawks conceded 106 yds on 36 tries, which is an average of 2.9 yds per run allowed. Miami gave up 7 completions on 17 tries for 62 yds, and a completion percentage of 41.2%.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Miami RedHawks are sitting at 22.8 points per game. As a team they're maintaining an average of 127.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 100th in college football. The RedHawks have earned 2,842 yards in total for the season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Miami has totaled 14 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. Miami has compiled 136 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 50 penalties for 376 yards. They have surrendered the football 9 times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the RedHawks are giving up 1,467 yards which ranks them 19th in D-1. They are giving up 183.4 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 58.0%. In total, they are surrendering 336.0 yards per outing which has them ranked 41st in college football. They have yielded 5 touchdowns through the air and 14 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 4.2 yards per tote and 152.6 yards on the ground per game for the season. During this campaign, they have given up 1,221 rushing yards through 8 games. The RedHawks rank 25th in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 19.9 points per game.

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The Cardinals come into this game with a record of 3-5 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Cardinals took home the win by a final score of 25-23 against the NIU Huskies. Ball State ran the ball for 4.1 yards per attempt, finishing with 170 yards on 41 carries. The Cardinals finished the game with a total of 392 yds while running 75 plays (5.2 yards per play). The Cardinals pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 58.1%, surrendering 232 yds on 25 for 43 through the air. Ball State relinquished 24 attempts on the ground for 142 yds (5.9 yds per carry).

In terms of putting points on the board, the Cardinals are sitting 91st in Division 1 maintaining an average of 25.1 points per game. The Ball State Cardinals average 336.8 yards per contest, which ranks them 110th in college football. The Ball State offense has accrued 317 yds of penalties on 38 violations, which is good for 118th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 7 interceptions while conceding 1 fumbles and they have earned 164 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Cardinals have a total of 1,785 yards through the air as well as an average of 223.1 passing yards per outing, ranking them 76th in D-1. They have an average of 113.6 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 909 yards overall.

The Cardinals are allowing 40.4 PPG, which has them 131st in Division 1. Ball State has given up a total of 1,411 yards on the ground (176.4 yards per contest) and 17 touchdowns via the rush for the season. Overall, they have surrendered 323 points. They have surrendered 24 touchdowns from the passing game and 301.0 yards per outing, ranking them 132nd in the nation. The Cardinals defense has been on the field for 513 plays, which ranks 24th in the country. Their defense has totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 4 picks for the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the RedHawks -12.0

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