Ohio State vs Ball State Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 1 2026

On Saturday in college football, the Ohio State Buckeyes are playing the Ball State Cardinals.

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Ohio State vs Ball State Odds & Spread

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• Moneyline: Ohio State: (N/A) | Ball State: (N/A)
• Spread: Ohio State: -49.5 (-115) | Ball State: +49.5 (-105)
• Total: 56.5 -- Over: (-106) | Under: (-114)

Ohio State vs Ball State Betting Trends

• Against the spread, Ohio State went 10-4-0 last year.
• Ohio State was unbeaten ATS (1-0) when at least a 49.5-point favorite last season.
• Ohio State had four of its 14 games hit the over last season.
• Ball State had six wins in 12 games against the spread last season.
• Last season, five of Ball State's 12 games went over the point total.

Ohio State vs Ball State Prediction & Pick

All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Buckeyes win (99.3%)

Ohio State vs Ball State Point Spread

Ohio State is a 49.5-point favorite against Ball State. Ohio State is -115 to cover the spread, and Ball State is -105.

Ohio State vs Ball State Over/Under

A total of 56.5 points has been set for the Ohio State-Ball State game on Sept. 5, with the over available at -106 and the under at -114.

Ohio State vs. Ball State Points Insights

• The average implied total for the Buckeyes last season was 34.5 points, 18.5 fewer points than their implied total of 53 points in Saturday's game.
• The average implied point total last season for the Cardinals (30.8) is 26.8 more points than the team's implied total in this matchup (4).

Ohio State vs. Ball State Game Info

• Game day: Saturday, September 5, 2026
• Game time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: BTN
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Stadium: Ohio Stadium

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