College Football Week 6 Odds, Picks & Prediction: Ball State vs. Central Michigan (2022)
Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 6 odds, picks, and predictions for this week’s game: Ball State vs. Central Michigan.
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- Florida State vs. NC State
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- Texas vs. Oklahoma
- Ohio State vs. Michigan State
- Oregon State vs. Stanford
- Auburn vs. Georgia
- Michigan vs. Indiana
- Washington vs. Arizona State
- Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt
- Virginia vs. Louisville
- Wisconsin vs. Northwestern
- Mississippi State vs. Arkansas
- Boise State vs. Fresno State
- Massachusetts vs. Liberty
- UAB vs. Middle Tennessee
- Miami (FL) vs. UNC
- Western Kentucky vs. UTSA
- Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan
- Notre Dame vs. BYU
- Missouri vs. Florida
- Army vs. Wake Forest
- Iowa vs. Illinois
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College Football Week 6 Odds, Picks & Prediction: Ball State vs. Central Michigan
In this MAC matchup, the Ball State Cardinals travel to Mt. Pleasant to take on the CMU Chippewas. CMU has disappointed offensively after finishing the 2021 season strong behind RB Lew Nichols III. Nichols had 10 games of 130+ yards on the ground last season but has yet to eclipse 72 yards in any of CMU's games against FBS opponents. Nichols's inability to get going has stalled out the Chippewa offense, who have scored just 18.3 points per game against their last three FBS foes.
The Chippewa defense has also struggled, though this is less of a surprise. Ranked 108th in SP+ defense, CMU has allowed 41.8 points per game against every team but Bucknell on their schedule. Ball State has shown the ability to put points on the board and should have no issue against this unit. A big reason is QB John Paddock having a break-out season, leading the MAC in passing yards and ninth in the nation. Being able to put up points is a recipe for success when looking for an upset.
Both these teams have their flaws on offense and defense, which can lead to high variance on the football field. The Cardinals will be able to score easily in this matchup, so if CMU can't find their offense, it could prove to be a long day.
Pick: Ball State ML (+240)
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What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
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A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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