NIU Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (+12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

Scheumann Stadium is the location where the Ball State Cardinals (2-5) will take on the NIU Huskies (4-3) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Ball State opens this game as 12.0-point underdogs. The total is set at 48.5.

The NIU Huskies come into this game with a record of 4-3 for this year. In their last matchup, the Huskies faced off with the Toledo Rockets and ended up losing by a score of 13-6. Against the rush, the Huskies conceded 133 yds on 37 attempts, which is 3.6 yds per run surrendered. NIU surrendered 15 completions on 28 attempts for 152 yards, and a completion rate of 53.6%. For the game, they ran 92 plays which totaled 391 yards. The NIU Huskies ran the rock 46 different times and amassed 181 yds, which is an average of 3.9 yards per carry.

Regarding putting points on the board, the NIU Huskies have an average of 23.4 points per contest. Offensively they average 215.0 yards via the ground game which is 15th in the country. The Huskies have earned 2,803 yards in total for this campaign. When it comes to getting in the endzone, NIU has compiled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns via the ground. NIU has compiled 157 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 31 infractions for 316 yards. They have turned the football over 9 times.

When talking about passing yards, the Huskies have given up 1,096 yds which puts them in 11th in the nation. They have conceded 156.6 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 55.6%. Overall, they are surrendering 258.1 yards/game which has them ranked 3rd in the country. They have allowed 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 3.2 yards per rush on the ground and 101.6 yards on the ground per game on the year. Overall, they have allowed 711 running yards through 7 outings. The Huskies rank 13th in the country in terms of team defense, allowing 16.6 points per game.

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The Cardinals step onto the field holding a record of 2-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cardinals walked away with a loss by a score of 24-14 when they faced the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Cardinals finished the contest with a total of 268 yards while running 51 plays (5.3 yds per play). Ball State ran the ball for 3.5 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 78 yds on 22 carries. Ball State allowed 37 attempts on the ground for 145 yds (3.9 yds per rush). The Cardinals pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 54.8%, relinquishing 275 yds on 17 for 31 passing.

The Ball State Cardinals hold an average of 328.9 yards/game, which has them sitting 111th in college football. The Ball State offense has accrued 267 yards of penalties on 33 infractions, which has them sitting 117th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 105.6 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 739 yards for this season. They have given away 7 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumbles and they have earned 143 first downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Cardinals are 87th in college football by tallying 25.1 PPG. During the season thus far, the Cardinals have compiled 1,563 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 223.3 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 74th in Division 1.

The Cardinals are conceding 42.9 PPG, which puts them 131st in college football. Ball State has conceded a total of 1,269 yards rushing (181.3 yards per contest) and 15 touchdowns on the ground this year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 300 points in total. They have given up 23 touchdowns from the passing game and 310.9 yards/outing, ranking them 134th in D-1. The Cardinals defense has participated in 446 plays, which is good for 52nd in the nation. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 2 picks so far this year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cardinals +12.0

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