Kent State vs Ball State Predictions, Odds & How to Watch Wednesday MACtion

• Wednesday night brings serious MACtion as Ball State hosts Kent State, with both teams fighting for bowl eligibility in this crucial mid-season matchup
• Kent State has lost 18 straight games on the road, while Ball State remains unbeaten at home this season as slight favorites
• I’ve got the Kent State vs Ball State predictions, odds breakdown, and everything you need to know about watching Wednesday’s MACtion showdown, including the key player to watch for the Golden Flashes

It’s wall-to-wall midweek MACtion with Kent State (3-5; 5-3 ATS) traveling to Muncie, Indiana, to face Ball State (3-5, 5-3 ATS) Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET.

The Cardinals lead the all-time series 24-8 and have won the last three meetings. Both teams need a strong finish to become bowl eligible, with each sitting at 2-2 in the MAC.

Scheumann Stadium has been a fortress for the Cardinals this season. Below you’ll find my Kent State vs Ball State predictions, the best odds, and how to watch Wednesday night’s college football action.

Kent State vs Ball State Predictions for Wednesday

• Kent State +1.5 (-110 at BetMGM)

• Under 46.5 (-110 at BetMGM)

The under is the clear move here for Wednesday’s Kent State vs Ball State matchup. Ball State’s offense ranks 130th in the nation in scoring at just 16.4 points per game. They’ve been shut out twice and scored a combined 10 points in two other games. Kent State is averaging just 18.6 points per game. Add those together, and it doesn’t approach 46 points.

I’m backing the Golden Flashes in this Kent State vs Ball State prediction. They’re coming off an impressive 24-21 win over Bowling Green after trailing 21-3 in the third quarter. The winning touchdown came on a trick play pass thrown by wide receiver Da’Realyst Clark to Wayne Harris. That’s a real story.

Da’Realyst is a junior who played D-3 ball the last two seasons and has just one catch for seven yards on the season.

Kent State QB Dru DeShields has thrown for 11 touchdowns, but he needs to watch out for star Ball State DE Nathan Voorhis, who leads the MAC with 10 sacks.

The Ball State offense struggles to move the ball consistently. Quarterback Kiael Kelly has thrown for over 200 yards in a game just once this season. Both teams faced quality non-conference opponents—Ball State played Purdue and Auburn, while Kent State took on Florida State.

Despite Kent State’s 18-game road losing streak, their recent momentum and Ball State’s offensive struggles make this a good spot for the Golden Flashes. I’m taking KSU to cover in a close Wednesday night MACtion battle where the underdog stays within the number in a low-scoring game.

Kent State vs Ball State Odds for Wednesday Night

Ball State is laying 1.5 points at home, though you can get two points at Fanatics. The total is 46.5 at most sportsbooks, but Caesars has it at 46. Neither team is an offensive juggernaut.

These two teams are nearly even when it comes to the Kent State vs Ball State odds. Both are 5-3 against the spread this season and 5-5 in their last 10 games ATS.

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Kent State is 4-4 over/under while Ball State is 3-5 over/under this season. Ball State has covered in 11 of its last 12 home games. The best moneyline value on Kent State is +110 at FanDuel and Ball State at -122 at DraftKings.

Ball State won last year’s game 37-35 on a late touchdown in a driving rainstorm. The forecast for Wednesday night is clear with temperatures in the upper 40s.

Kent State vs Ball State: How to Watch Wednesday MACtion

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET with the broadcast on ESPNU. If you’ve been following along, ABC/ESPN channels are no longer available on the YouTubeTV streaming service while they negotiate pricing.

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You can still watch Kent State vs Ball State Wednesday night with an ESPN Unlimited subscription ($30 a month), or try a Sling day pass or borrow a friend’s login credentials with a traditional cable provider.