Ball State-Central Michigan Preview

The fans at Kelly/Shorts Stadium will be treated to a game between the Ball State Cardinals and the Central Michigan Chippewas when they take their seats on Wednesday. Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Chippewas, while the game's total has not yet been posted. MiQuale Lewis ran for 165 yards on 26 carries with two touchdowns to lead Ball State past Miami-OH 31-16 in Week 12. Ball State failed to cover as 16-point road favorites as the game played under the 54.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Central Michigan blew a big lead in the fourth quarter before pulling out a 33-30 victory over Northern Illinois in OT in Week 12. Central Michigan won the game as a 4-point road underdog, and the combined 63 points sailed OVER the posted total of 50. Dan LeFevour threw two TD passes and rushed for a pair. LeFevour finished 19-for-26 with 189 yards passing and rushed for 137 yards in the win. Current streak: Ball State has won 10 straight games. Central Michigan has won 6 straight games. Team records: Ball State: 10-0 SU, 7-2 ATS Central Michigan: 8-2 SU, 6-3 ATS Ball State most recently: When playing in November are 7-3 When playing on turf are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 9-1 Central Michigan most recently: When playing in November are 8-2 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 9-1 A few trends to consider: Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Ball State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State's last 5 games Central Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Central Michigan is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home Central Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Central Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State Next up: Ball State home to Western Michigan, Tuesday, November 25 Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan, Friday, November 28