Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, November 15, 2025
Use Code WWWC Eastern Michigan (3-7, 2-4 MAC) will be trying to snap their five-game road losing streak when they visit Scheumann Stadium on Saturday afternoon to face Ball State (4-5, 3-2 MAC) at 12 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Eagles vs. Cardinals prediction. If you are struggling to pick winners, you've come to the right place. We have the strongest College Football Picks.
The Eagles are coming off a 27-21 win over Bowling Green as three-point favorites. The Cardinals are coming off a 17-13 win over Kent State as three-point favorites.
Ball State and Eastern Michigan split their last 10 meetings. The Eagles won the last meeting in 2023, 24-10.
Eastern Michigan Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Eagles snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over Bowling Green in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their second straight win when they play on Saturday.
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Eastern Michigan averages 24.4 points per game, which is 89th in the nation. They throw for 226.1 yards and rush for 142.5 yards per game.
Noah Kim has completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,261 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He also has 171 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Dontae McMillan leads the team with 145 carries for 823 yards and three touchdowns, while Nick Devereaux leads the team with 31 catches for 488 yards and six touchdowns.
Eastern Michigan is giving up 31.7 points per game, which is 119th in the country. They’re giving up 198.9 passing yards and 235.4 rushing yards per game.
Injuries: WR-CJ Wilson (Undisclosed) has been ruled out of this game. RB-James Joiner Jr. (Undisclosed), and WR-Terry Lockett Jr. (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game.
Ball State Going For Third Win In Four Games
The Cardinals bounced back from their loss to Northern Illinois with a win over Kent State in their last game.
Ball State averages 16.4 points per game, which is 130th in the nation. They throw for 134.6 yards and rush for 134.3 yards per game.
Kiael Kelly has completed 57 percent of his passes for 1,155 yards, eight touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also has 470 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Qua Ashley has 107 carries for 525 yards and four touchdowns, while Qian Magwood has 13 catches for 238 yards and one touchdown.
Ball State is giving up 27.9 points per game, which is 92nd in the nation. They’re giving up 223.8 passing yards and 181.5 rushing yards per game.
Injuries: RB-Qua Ashley (Undisclosed), WR-Derion Talbert (Undisclosed), K-Brody Boehm (Undisclosed), WR-Nick Presley (Undisclosed), and QB-Bradyn Fleharty (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game.
Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State Picks
Point Spread Pick for Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State
- Eastern Michigan Eagles -2.5 (4 Units)
The Eagles have the advantage here because they have the better offense and can beat opponents through the air and on the ground. They are facing a team that is one of the worst at defending the run, and isn’t much better at defending the pass, so expect them to play well offensively in this game.
Ball State will have a hard time keeping up with the Eagles because they have one of the worst offenses in the nation. They don’t run or throw the ball particularly well. The Eagles don’t have to worry about them beating them through the air, which will allow them to stack the box and prevent the Cardinals from beating them on the ground. Take Eastern Michigan to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for EMU vs. Ball State
- Under 50.5 (4 Units)
The Eagles played under the total in three of their last four games, while the Cardinals played under the total in five of their last six games. Eastern Michigan averages 24.4 points per game. They throw the ball 51 percent of the time with the 63rd-ranked passing attack in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 65th against the pass and is giving up 27.9 points per game. The Cardinals average 16.4 points per game. They run the ball 58 percent of the time with the 112th-ranked ground game in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 135th against the run and is giving up 31.7 points per game. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Cardinals and Eagles played under the total in their last two meetings.
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