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

Saturday's slate in college football includes a matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and 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: -50.5 (-110) | Ball State: +50.5 (-110)
• Total: 56.5 -- Over: (-106) | Under: (-114)

Ohio State vs Ball State Betting Trends

• Ohio State's record against the spread last season was 10-4-0.
• Ohio State was unbeaten ATS (1-0) when at least a 50.5-point favorite last year.
• In 14 Ohio State games last season, four went over the total.
• Against the spread, Ball State was 6-6-0 last year.
• In 12 Ball State games last year, five of them hit the over.

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 50.5-point favorite against Ball State. Ohio State is -110 to cover the spread, and Ball State is -110.

Ohio State vs Ball State Over/Under

The over/under for the Ohio State versus Ball State game on Sept. 5 has been set at 56.5, with -106 odds on the over and -114 odds on the under.

Ohio State vs. Ball State Points Insights

• The Buckeyes had an average implied point total of 34.5 last season, which is 19.5 points lower than their implied total in Saturday's game (54).
• The Cardinals' average implied point total last season (30.8 points) is 27.8 points higher than their implied total in this matchup (3 points).

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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