The Vanderbilt Commodores (4-2) host the Ball State Cardinals (2-4) at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

The Commodores are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -27.5) versus the Cardinals. The over/under for this game is 57 points.

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

Vanderbilt vs. Ball State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Commodores (-27.5)
• Moneyline: Commodores (-4348), Cardinals (+1492)
• Total: 57 points

Vanderbilt vs. Ball State betting info and stats

Vanderbilt has a 5-1-0 record against the spread this season. Vanderbilt is undefeated ATS (1-0) when the favorite by at least 27.5 points. Vanderbilt split the two games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Ball State, in six games with a set spread so far this season, has gone 3-3-0 against the spread. When Ball State is an underdog of 27.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Ball State has played as an underdog on the moneyline four times so far this season, losing every game.

Vanderbilt vs. Ball State recent stats and trends

Vanderbilt Commodores

• Vanderbilt is a perfect 3-0 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Vanderbilt games has gone over the set total twice.
• The last three Vanderbilt games averaged 50.2 total points, 6.8 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Ball State Cardinals

• Ball State has covered the spread once in its last three contests while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• In each of those games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• Ball State’s last three outings have ended with an average of 57.5 points scored. That’s 0.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Vanderbilt vs. Ball State key players

Vanderbilt Commodores

• Diego Pavia leads Vanderbilt with 1,116 yards (186 ypg) on 85-of-123 passing with 10 touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 389 rushing yards on 104 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
• Sedrick Alexander has racked up 339 yards on 83 carries, scoring five times.
• Eli Stowers’ 333 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 39 times and has collected 25 receptions and one touchdown.
• Quincy Skinner Jr. has put up a 184-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 14 passes on 21 targets.
• Junior Sherrill has been the target of 19 passes and compiled 11 catches for 172 yards, an average of 28.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
• Khordae Sydnor has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL.
• Vanderbilt’s tackle leader, Bryan Longwell, has 31 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Randon Fontenette leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 27 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.

Ball State Cardinals

• Kadin Semonza has 1,348 passing yards, or 224.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 65.7% of his passes and has tossed 12 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
• Braedon Sloan has been handed the ball 99 times for a team-high 423 yards (70.5 per game) with four touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 19 receptions this season are good for 222 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
• Vaughn Pemberton has rushed for 96 yards on 17 carries with one touchdown.
• Tanner Koziol paces his squad with 434 receiving yards on 46 receptions with three touchdowns.
• Cam Pickett has 27 receptions (on 45 targets) for a total of 231 yards (38.5 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Brandon Berger has four sacks to lead the team, and also has five TFL and 10 tackles.
• George Udo, Ball State’s tackle leader, has 15 tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
• Willizhuan Yates leads the team with one interception, while also collecting one pass defended.