The Ball State Cardinals (2-5) square off against a conference opponent when they host the Sacramento State Hornets (1-6) on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Scheumann Stadium in a MAC battle.

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Sac State vs. Ball St Matchup Info

Game date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Venue: Scheumann Stadium
TV channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Sac State vs. Ball St Odds and Prediction

Spread favorite: Cardinals (-14.5)
Moneyline: Cardinals (-680), Hornets (+464)
Total: 51.5 points
Pick ATS: Ball State (-14.5)
Pick OU: Over (51.5)
Prediction: Ball State 36, Sacramento State 16

Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.

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Sac State vs. Ball St Betting Records and Insights

Ball State has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.
Sacramento State has covered twice in seven chances against the spread this year.
The Hornets have covered the spread once when an underdog by 14.5 points or more this year (in three opportunities).
So far this season, six of Ball State's seven games have gone over the point total.
In Sacramento State's seven contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.

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