Kent State at Ball State

After beating Indiana 42-20 last week to improve to 4-0, Ball State may be in position to run the table. The Cardinals offense has been balanced and lethal, as Nate Davis has connected on 72.6% of his passes for 1,155 yards and an amazing 10.2 yards per attempt. MiQuale Lewis is averaging nearly 6 yards per carry and five Cardinals recievers are averaging over 14 yards per catch. Kent State hasn't covered spread in six tries dating back to last season vs. good passing teams (58%+ completion). On offense, the Golden Flashes have been flat, getting just 488 yards out of Julian Edelman with more INTs than touchdowns. And, the running game has consisted of Edelman scrambling out of trouble, with no back over 145 yards in four games. It's been a one-man show for the Flashes, and that won't be near enough to stop the Cardinals, who are scoring in big doses and should be able to name the score in this one. Under head coach Doug Martin, the Flashes are just 16-29 ATS including 8-18 ATS coming off a loss and 1-15 ATS vs. solid passing teams (58%+ completion rate). I'll ride the Cardinals to win big here.