On Sunday 6 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes play Ball State Cardinals in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Ball State Cardinals +50.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Ball State Cardinals +50.5 on the Line (-110)
Odds available at Bovada at time of publishing
In this matchup, Ohio State Buckeyes are a strong favorite against the Ball State Cardinals. Ohio State has a powerful offense that can score a lot, while Ball State's defense has struggled. Even though Ball State is the underdog, they might be able to keep the score closer than expected. Our numbers suggest that Ohio State might win by around 12 points, so betting on Ball State to cover 50.5 points could be a smart move. Just remember, anything can happen in sports, so it's not a guarantee! It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Over 56.5 Total Points (-108)
Odds available at LowVig at time of publishing
In this college football game, Ohio State Buckeyes are facing the Ball State Cardinals. Ohio State has a strong offense that can score a lot of points, while Ball State's defense has struggled at times. Our numbers suggest both teams will likely combine for more than 56.5 points, with a good chance of hitting around 63.3. It's not a sure thing, but the way these teams play makes it a reasonable bet to expect a high-scoring game. Just remember, anything can happen in sports! It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Ball State Cardinals to Win (+1575)
Odds available at MyBookie at time of publishing
I like the Ball State Cardinals to pull off an upset against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes have a strong team, but Ball State has shown they can be tough on offense, even if they are the underdog here. This bet is a long shot, but at those odds, it could be worth a small try for some fun. Just remember, upsets happen sometimes in college football, but they also don't happen often. So, while it's a gamble, cheering for the underdog can make the game exciting! It was priced at +1575 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $167.50 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads Ohio State Buckeyes v Ball State Cardinals. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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