The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes (2-0) welcome the Ball State Cardinals (1-0) to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Ball State vs. Miami Opportunitiesand give our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes beat the Florida Gators 41-17 on the road to open the season, making them a 2-point favorite. They then throttled Florida A&M 56-9 in Week 2, making them a 48-point favorite. Miami is led by QB. Cam Wardwho has 689 passing yards and 6 TDs in 2 games.
Ball State has played just once, beating the Missouri State Bears 42-34 on Saturday. It was a 14-14 game until the final quarter, with 48 points scored in the final 15 minutes. Ball State was successful at home as a 3-point favorite, led by QB Kadin Semonzawho had 262 passing yards and 4 TDs.
Miami is number 12 in theUS LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports
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Odds for Ball State vs Miami
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; visit the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds Hub for a complete list of college football odds. Odds last updated at 7:24 p.m. ET on Thursday.
- Moneyline (ML): From the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Ball State +36.5 (-110) | Miami -36.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Tips and predictions for Ball State in Miami
forecast
Miami 45, Ball State 13
Money line
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Against the spread
BET BALL STATE +36.5 (-110).
The Hurricanes should be a strong contender coming into this game after rolling over Florida in Week 1, but they are 0-1 ATS despite being favored by double digits. The Hurricanes have been on fire after going into the fourth quarter with a 46-9 lead in Week 2. Miami also let Florida A&M score in 3 of 4 quarters.
Ball State scored 42 points in the first game and should be able to score more often than Florida A&M. After one game, Semonza currently leads the MAC in completion percentage. His talent should be able to keep the points under 5. Take BALL STATE +36.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 55.5 (-105).
Miami has scored 97 points in 2 games. Both games have been over scored, with each game having at least 58 points and the total points scored being under 57. The Hurricanes have an electrifying offense with Ward scoring at least 24 points in the 1st half of both games.
The Cardinals scored 42 points and allowed 34 in their only game, well over 51 points, and the Hurricanes should be able to take advantage of a weaker defense. OVER 55.5 (-105).
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