Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ball State Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/5

College Football Preview

In Week 11 of the 2025 NCAA Football season, the Kent State Golden Flashes take on the Ball State Cardinals. The game will be held at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana, on Wednesday, November 5, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESNU.

Kent State comes into this game with a 3-5 record, struggling on the road with a 0-4 record. In contrast, Ball State has a 3-5 record as well, but they remain undefeated at home with a 3-0 record. Both teams are part of the Mid-American Conference, and this game is set to be a test for each squad. The odds show Ball State as the slight favorite with a moneyline of -125.

Kent State Team Preview

Kent State’s recent games show a mixed performance. They secured a close win over Bowling Green, 24-21, with equal passing yards but fewer first downs. In contrast, their previous away game at Toledo ended in a 45-10 loss, highlighting struggles with only 9 first downs and 65 rushing yards.

The team has faced tough losses against Oklahoma and Florida State, with scores of 44-0 and 66-10, respectively. These games highlighted challenges in both offense and defense, with low rushing yards and high points allowed. However, they found success against Massachusetts, winning 42-6, with solid performances in both passing and rushing.

Key players like Dru DeShields and Cade Wolford have shown their skills this season. DeShields leads with over 1100 passing yards and 11 touchdowns, while Wolford contributes with 395 receiving yards. The team faces injury challenges, with players like CJ Montes and Ali Fisher out for the season, impacting their depth and performance.

Kent State vs Ball State Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ball State Cardinals
  • Venue: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN
  • Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
  • Betting Odds: Kent State +103, Ball State -125

Ball State Team Preview

The Ball State Cardinals have had a mixed season so far. They recently lost to Northern Illinois Huskies 21-7, showing some struggles. However, they had a strong home win against the Akron Zips, securing a 42-28 victory.

Offensively, the Cardinals have been trying to improve. Kiael Kelly leads the team at quarterback with 982 passing yards and six touchdowns. On the ground, Qua Ashley has been effective with 513 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

The Cardinals face some challenges with injuries. Key players like Khristian Zachary and Joey Stemler are questionable. The team will need to adjust and find ways to perform despite these setbacks.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take Ball State to cover -1.5 (-112) against Kent State. Ball State has allowed fewer points this season, with 238 points against compared to Kent State’s 292. This defensive edge could help Ball State win by more than the spread.

For the over/under pick, choose the under 46.5 (-112). Kent State and Ball State have struggled offensively, ranking 98th and 103rd in points for, respectively. The projected score is Ball State 24, Kent State 20, totaling 44 points, which is below the line.