The Cardinals will play the Broncos on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Waldo Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between Ball State and Western Michigan taking place at Waldo Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State has a 95.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Western Michigan is 98.33.
- Away Ball State - Heading into Week 7, Ball State currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Western Michigan - Western Michigan has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 7 matchup, they rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Ball State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Ball State ranks 9th (82) in the MAC Conference, with Western Michigan currently ranking 6th (118) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Ball State stands 7th (147) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Western Michigan sits at 10th (124) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Ball State has a 2-3 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Western Michigan currently 3-3 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Ball State and Western Michigan this Saturday!
The big game will take place at Waldo Stadium, where the Broncos are ready to defend their turf.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Western Michigan has a slight edge over Ball State.
Ball State currently sits at 2-3, while Western Michigan boasts a 3-3 record.
Don't miss out on the action - bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below!
Best Cardinals at Broncos Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Western Michigan |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Western Michigan |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Michigan is a -8.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +8.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Michigan is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ball State
Western Michigan
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | +8.5 -105-8.5 -115 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +8.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -8.5 Western Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ball State at Western Michigan Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Ball State
Western Michigan
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | +150-220+10000Bet |
Ball State
Western Michigan
Game to Overtime
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1250No -10000Bet |
Ball State
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 10+
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes -350No +260Bet |
Ball State
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 20+
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +190No -250Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ball State
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 30+
10/11/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1100No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 7 | Ball State vs Western Michigan Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | WMU 42, BALL 0 Waldo Stadium | Western Michigan by 42 |
| 2024 Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Ball State Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | WMU 45, BALL 42 Scheumann Stadium | Western Michigan by 3 |
| 2023 Week 5 | Ball State vs Western Michigan Saturday, September 30th, 2023 | WMU 42, BALL 24 Waldo Stadium | Western Michigan by 18 |
| 2022 Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Ball State Saturday, September 10th, 2022 | WMU 37, BALL 30 Scheumann Stadium | Western Michigan by 7 |
| 2021 Week 6 | Ball State vs Western Michigan Saturday, October 9th, 2021 | BALL 45, WMU 20 Waldo Stadium | Ball State by 25 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Western Michigan | 4-1 | 0.800 | 5 | 4 | 201 | 171 | 4-1 | 1-3 | W1 |
| Ball State | 2-2 | 0.500 | 3 | 5 | 131 | 238 | 3-0 | 0-5 | L1 |
Ball State & Western Michigan Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ball State YR: futures available
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Ball State & Western Michigan Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Purdue | PUR 31, BALL 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Ball State vs Auburn | AUB 42, BALL 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | New Hampshire vs Ball State | BALL 34, UNH 29 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs UConn | CONN 31, BALL 25 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Ohio vs Ball State | BALL 20, OHIO 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | WMU 42, BALL 0 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Ball State | BALL 42, AKR 28 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Kent State vs Ball State | Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Eastern Michigan vs Ball State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Ball State vs Toledo | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Miami (OH) | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Michigan vs Michigan State | MSU 23, WMU 6 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | North Texas vs Western Michigan | UNT 33, WMU 30 (OT) Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Western Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 38, WMU 0 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Toledo vs Western Michigan | WMU 14, TOL 13 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Rhode Island vs Western Michigan | WMU 47, URI 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs UMass | WMU 21, MASS 3 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | WMU 42, BALL 0 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Central Michigan vs Western Michigan | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 4:00 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | Ohio vs Western Michigan | Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Western Michigan College Football Game
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Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ball State vs Western Michigan Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ball State vs Western Michigan Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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