Ohio Bobcats vs Ball State Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

Week 6 of the 2025 NCAA football season brings us an afternoon game between the Ohio Bobcats and the Ball State Cardinals. This game will be played at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana. Fans can tune in on CBSS to watch the action unfold.

The Ohio Bobcats come into this game with a 3-2 record. They have been strong at home but have struggled on the road with a 0-2 record. The Ball State Cardinals hold a 1-3 record, but they have shown strength at home with a 1-0 record. Both teams are part of the Mid-American Conference, adding an extra layer of competition to this matchup.

Ohio Team Preview

The Ohio Bobcats have shown strong offensive numbers this season. They rank 40th in points with 144 and hold 16th place in first downs. Their rushing game is impressive, sitting at 29th with 1,008 yards.

Quarterback Parker Navarro leads with 1,078 passing yards and eight touchdowns. Running back Sieh Bangura has contributed 414 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Receiver Chase Hendricks has 481 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

Ohio’s defense is ranked 96th in points against, allowing 136 points. They have managed 11 sacks and 7 interceptions, both ranked in the top ten. The team faces injury challenges, with key players listed as questionable.

Ohio vs Ball State Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Ohio Bobcats vs. Ball State Cardinals
  • Venue: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Ohio Moneyline: -689
  • Ball State Moneyline: +486
  • Ohio Spread: -14.5 (-111)
  • Ball State Spread: +14.5 (-109)
  • Total Over: 51.5 (-105)
  • Total Under: 51.5 (-115)

Ball State Team Preview

The Ball State Cardinals have had a rough start to the 2025 season. They played four games and won just one. Their win came against the New Hampshire Wildcats at home, 34-29.

Ball State’s offense has struggled, especially in passing. They rank 131st in passing yards with only 491 yards. On the ground, they have done better with 597 rushing yards, ranking 92nd.

The defense has also had challenges, allowing 133 points, which ranks 94th. Despite this, they have managed to record 11 sacks, putting them in the 10th spot. However, they have yet to record an interception this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, Ohio is favored by 14.5 points. Ohio’s offense ranks 40th in points, while Ball State’s defense is 94th in points allowed. Ohio should cover the spread, winning by a projected score of 35-17.

The total for the game is set at 51.5 points. Ohio’s defense ranks 96th in points allowed, while Ball State’s offense ranks 88th in points scored. The projected total score is 52, so taking the over is recommended.