Written By: Evan Perkins
The Ball State Cardinals (1-0) look to make noise against the 10th-ranked Miami Hurricanes (2-0) in this upcoming college football betting opportunity on Saturday, September 14 at 3:30 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Hurricanes are heavily favored, with a point spread at -36.5 (-110).
The Cardinals were successful in their opener against the Missouri State Bears, defeating them 42-34. This was a closely contested battle, with the fourth quarter defining the outcome. The Cardinals finished the game off with a 28-20 fourth-quarter surge.
Kadin Semonza was terrific in their recent win, completing 28 of 38 passes for 262 yards. He had four touchdowns but allowed one interception, which marked a small blemish on his performance. Braedon Sloan was aggressive in rushing, with 21 carries for 103 yards and a touchdown.
The Cardinals amassed 435 yards and allowed 320. As for turnovers, they had one but forced two for the Bears. If their defense can be abundant, they have a shot at keeping this close.
Another key to their success was having possession of the ball for nearly 38 minutes. Keeping the ball in their hands will be crucial here.
The Hurricanes rolled past the Florida A&M Rattlers 56-9, adding to their two-game win streak. The offense steadily put up double-digit figures each quarter, making this game out of reach by halftime.
Cam Ward was very precise, completing 20 of his 26 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns. Several key players made a huge impact, including Xavier Restrepo, who led with four receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown.
The Hurricanes had a monstrous offensive day, putting up 549 yards with no turnovers and 31 first downs. They limited the Rattlers to 190 yards, forced three turnovers, and allowed them to get just 13 first downs. If they come out this strong against the Cardinals, they will essentially end the matchup by the half.
They are averaging 48.5 points a game and allowing 13.0 points from opponents. At this rate, they should have no problem covering the spread, assuming they can stay consistent on both sides of the ball.
MyBookie gives you great college football betting opportunities in the Ball State Cardinals vs. Miami Hurricanes battle. Currently, the Hurricanes are 36.5-point favorites to succeed.
Market analytics show that the Hurricanes have a 97.9 percent chance of winning. While they should be fine winning here, the point spread is tough to gauge. However, the Hurricanes appear ready to cover the spread with a strong offense and resilient defense.
