MAC opponents meet when the Western Michigan Broncos (3-3) and the Ball State Cardinals (2-3) square off on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Waldo Stadium.

The Broncos are solid favorites (-8.5) in their matchup versus the Cardinals, with the over/under being 43.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Broncos are -331 and the Cardinals are +262.)

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this contest between the Broncos and the Cardinals, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Western Michigan vs. Ball State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Broncos (-8.5)
• Moneyline: Broncos (-331), Cardinals (+262)
• Total: 43.5 points

Western Michigan vs. Ball State betting info and stats

Western Michigan is 5-1-0 against the spread through six opportunities so far this season. Western Michigan is undefeated ATS (1-0) when favorites by at least 8.5 points. Western Michigan won both of the games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Ball State is 4-1-0 against the spread so far this season. Ball State is 3-1 ATS when it is an underdog by 8.5 points or more. Ball State has been an underdog on the moneyline three times this year, going 1-2 in those games.

Western Michigan vs. Ball State recent stats and trends

Western Michigan Broncos

• Western Michigan is a perfect 3-0 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Once in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• The past three Western Michigan games averaged 3.3 more points (46.8) than this matchup’s point total.

Ball State Cardinals

• Ball State is a perfect 3-0 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the past three Ball State games has surpassed the set total twice.
• Ball State’s last three games have ended with an average of 50.5 points scored. That’s 7.0 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Western Michigan vs. Ball State key players

Western Michigan Broncos

• Broc Lowry leads Western Michigan with 751 yards (125.2 ypg) on 69-of-114 passing with three touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 319 rushing yards on 70 carries while scoring six touchdowns on the ground.
• Jalen Buckley has been handed the ball 68 times this year and racked up 227 yards (45.4 per game).
• Tailique Williams’ 229 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 31 times and has registered 15 catches.
• Baylin Brooks has hauled in 13 receptions totaling 187 yards so far this campaign.
• Aveion Chenault has been the target of 19 passes and compiled eight grabs for 106 yards, an average of 17.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Nadame Tucker has 5.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 5.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• Western Michigan’s leading tackler, Tate Hallock, has 31 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Micah Davis has a team-leading one interception to go along with 21 tackles and one pass defended.

Ball State Cardinals

• Kiael Kelly has thrown for 657 yards on 63-of-104 passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 266 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
• Qua Ashley is his team’s leading rusher with 64 carries for 316 yards, or 63.2 per game. He’s found the end zone three times on the ground, as well.
• Qian Magwood has racked up 174 receiving yards on eight catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
• Eric Weatherly has put together a 114-yard season so far. He’s caught 11 passes on 15 targets.
• Donovan Hamilton’s 10 receptions (on 15 targets) have netted him 100 yards (33.3 ypg).
• Nate Voorhis paces the team with 6.0 sacks, and also has 6.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
• Alfred Chea Jr. is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 17 tackles and 1.0 TFL.