Match Analysis: Ball State Cardinals vs New Hampshire Wildcats – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-13
- Time: 6:00 PM UTC
- Location: Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, Indiana
Game Overview
The Ball State Cardinals (0-2) will host the New Hampshire Wildcats (2-0) at Scheumann Stadium. New Hampshire enters with strong momentum and a solid defense, while Ball State has struggled offensively and defensively in their first two games. The match provides an early test of Ball State's capacity to overcome a poor start against a confident and well-prepared opponent.
Key Factors to Consider
- New Hampshire is undefeated (2-0) showing strong defense and efficient offense, whereas Ball State is winless (0-2), demonstrating offensive struggles and defensive lapses.
- No recent head-to-head data available; this appears to be an early-season matchup with limited historical encounters.
- No specific injury reports are publicly available for either team prior to the match.
- Ball State has home field advantage which could add motivation, but the stronger momentum lies with New Hampshire based on current form and results.
- New Hampshireโs 2-0 start boosts confidence and energy. Ball State faces pressure to overcome early losses and defend home turf.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ball State Cardinals: -111, New Hampshire Wildcats: -108 | New Hampshire Wildcats to win | โ โ โ โโ 62% |
| Spread | Ball State Cardinals: -1.5 -106, New Hampshire Wildcats: +1.5 -114 | New Hampshire +1.5 | โ โ โ โโ 58% |
| Over/under | Over: 47.5 -110, Under: 47.5 -110 | Under 47.5 points | โ โ โ โโ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | New Hampshire Wildcats 0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 47.5 5% |
๐ฅ Best Value Pick: Under 47.5 at 5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 5.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New Hampshire Wildcats are favored to win based on current momentum, defensive strength, and team confidence, despite the game being on Ball Stateโs home field.
Predicted Score: New Hampshire Wildcats 21 – Ball State Cardinals 17