Western Michigan at Ball State

Western Michigan has to head out on the road for the finale in a tough situational spot. Western Michigan's defense has been poor, surrendering 35 points and 409.4 yards per game. That defense let them down the last game, a 53-42 loss to Eastern Michigan at home as a two-TD favorite. Ball State is home riding a four-game winning streak with the MAC West Division title on the line and a spot in the league championship game. Ball State has won two straight as an underdog each time, off a 45-20 victory at Central Michigan. The Cardinals have outstanding offensive balance behind QB Drew Pitt (10 TDs, 5 INTs) and a pair of running backs averaging 4.7 and 5.5 yards per carry. The offense is #18 in the nation in yards (479 pg), #23 in points (34.4 pg). The wagering value is on the high-flying home team to win the game. Back Ball State on the moneyline.