I am rolling with Ball State on this play for a nickle for the following reasons:
Ball State is on a four game cover streak, and they have won three of those four games straight up. For the season, Ball State stands at 6-4 including wins over Indiana, Ohio U, and Eastern Michigan. They have faced Oklahoma and South Florida as well, so they are well-seasoned, that is for sure.
Ball State has gone 13-4 as a road underdog their last 17 tries in that role, while Northern Illinois is just 3-3 against the spread this season as the favorite. I just feel 18 points is to much for Northern Illinois to give up, and Ball State will keep it much closer than expected.
Anyone else care to way in on this game?