The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-7) and the Ball State Cardinals (4-5) play on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Scheumann Stadium in a battle of MAC foes.

The Eagles are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Cardinals. The over/under for this matchup is 48.5 points.

Below you can find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Eagles and the Cardinals, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Eagles (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Eagles (-140), Cardinals (+118)
• Total: 48.5 points

Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State betting info and stats

Eastern Michigan has a 6-4-0 record against the spread so far this season. Eastern Michigan has covered the spread once when the favorite by at least 2.5 points (a 1-1 ATS record). Eastern Michigan split the two games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Ball State is 6-3-0 against the spread so far this season. Ball State’s record against the spread is 3-3 in games it was set as the underdog by 2.5 points or more. Ball State’s record is 2-4 in games it’ve played as the underdog this year.

Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State recent stats and trends

Eastern Michigan Eagles

• Eastern Michigan has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Eastern Michigan games surpassed the set total one time.
• The last three Eastern Michigan games averaged 52.5 total points, 4.0 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Ball State Cardinals

• Ball State has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• Ball State and its opponents have hit the over in one of those games.
• Ball State’s last three games have ended with an average of 44.8 points scored. That’s 3.7 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State key players

Eastern Michigan Eagles

• Noah Kim has thrown for 2,261 yards (226.1 ypg) to lead Eastern Michigan, completing 61.7% of his passes and recording 15 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 171 rushing yards on 68 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
• Dontae McMillan has 823 rushing yards on 145 carries with three touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 27 catches for 236 yards (23.6 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
• Tavierre Dunlap has been handed the ball 90 times this year and racked up 348 yards (38.7 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Nick Devereaux’s 488 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 51 times and has collected 31 catches and six touchdowns.
• Joshua Long has grabbed 31 passes while averaging 30.7 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
• Terry Lockett Jr.’s 19 receptions have yielded 263 yards and one touchdown.
• Quincy Byas leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• So far Bryce Llewellyn leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has totaled 81 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two interceptions this season.

Ball State Cardinals

• Kiael Kelly has thrown for 1,155 yards on 113-of-197 passing with eight touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 470 yards and five rushing touchdowns.
• Qua Ashley has carried the ball 107 times for 525 yards, with four touchdowns.
• Qian Magwood has registered 13 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 238 (26.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 30 times and has one touchdown.
• Eric Weatherly has put up a 158-yard season so far. He’s caught 22 passes on 32 targets.
• Koby Gross’ 18 targets have resulted in nine receptions for 133 yards and one touchdown.
• Nate Voorhis leads the team with 9.0 sacks, and also has 11.0 TFL and 36 tackles.
• Alfred Chea Jr., Ball State’s top tackler, has 42 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Joedrick Lewis has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.