On Sunday 6 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes play Ball State Cardinals in college football. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Ball State Cardinals +50 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Ball State Cardinals +50 on the Line (-110)
Odds available at BetUS at time of publishing
On Saturday 5 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes host Ball State Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Ball State Cardinals 50 Point Spread. On this line Ball State Cardinals start with 50 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at BetUS. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Over 58.5 Total Points (+110)
Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing
On Saturday 5 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes host Ball State Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 58.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 58.5 points between them. This is one of the bookmaker's alternate lines, not the main one, so the price is different. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Ohio State Buckeyes to Win
Odds available at MyBookie at time of publishing
On Saturday 5 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes host Ball State Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Ohio State Buckeyes Moneyline. This one only needs Ohio State Buckeyes to win the game. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Jeremiah Smith Under 5.5 Catches (-102)
Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing
On Saturday 5 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes host Ball State Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Jeremiah Smith Under 5.5 Receptions. This wins if Jeremiah Smith finishes with fewer than 5.5 receptions. It was priced at -102 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.80 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -102 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.80 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Bo Jackson Over 1.5 Catches (+139)
Odds available at BetOnline at time of publishing
On Saturday 5 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes host Ball State Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Bo Jackson Over 1.5 Receptions. This wins if Bo Jackson finishes with more than 1.5 receptions. It was priced at +139 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $23.90 if it lands. That price was showing at BetOnline. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +139 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $23.90 if it lands. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads Ohio State Buckeyes v Ball State Cardinals. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.