DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Ball State defeated Kent State 17–13 in a closely contested finish. Ball State covered by 1.0; Game went Under by 18.5. The market closed at Ball State -3.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Ball State -11.1 - a gap of 8.1 points toward Ball State, of which 7.4 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
At kickoff, conditions at Scheumann Stadium were Clear, 40°F, wind chill 36°F with winds of 4 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
40°F
| Measure | Kent StateAway | Ball StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 225 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 6,404 miles | 3,275 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 12 days | 12 days |
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