- Georgia is a -42.5 point favorite vs. Ball State
- Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points
- Watch the game on SEC Network
The Ball State Cardinals visit Sanford Stadium to take on the Georgia Bulldogs on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in Athens.
Georgia is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -42.5 (-110).
The Ball State vs. Georgia Over/Under is 52.5 total points.
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Ball State vs. Georgia Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ball State | +42.5 -110 | 52.5 -110 | + |
| Georgia | -42.5 -110 | 52.5 -110 | + |
Ball State vs Georgia Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Georgia will win this game with 95.0% confidence.
Ball State vs Georgia Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Georgia will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ball State and Georgia, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Georgia Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Georgia players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Brock Bowers has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 85% ROI)
- Ladd McConkey has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 5 of his last 7 games at home (+2.60 Units / 31% ROI)
- Brock Bowers has hit the Receptions Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.65 Units / 34% ROI)
- Ladd McConkey has hit the Receptions Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.05 Units / 14% ROI)
- Daijun Edwards has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+0.80 Units / 22% ROI)
Ball State Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.50 Units / 44% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.00 Units / 70% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.95 Units / 56% ROI)
Georgia Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Georgia has hit the Moneyline in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 10% ROI)
- Georgia has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 7 games (+6.00 Units / 26% ROI)
- Georgia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.20 Units / 10% ROI)
- Georgia has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
- Georgia has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 49% ROI)
Ball State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ball State is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Ball State is 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 4.67% ROI
- Ball State is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Ball State is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Georgia Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Georgia is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Georgia is 8-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 9.53% ROI
- Georgia is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Georgia is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Ball State: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia
Ball State was winless (0-7) when allowing 200 or more passing yards in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .459
Ball State is winless (0-5) when allowing 3 or more sacks since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .284
Ball State is winless (0-10) when losing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .390
Ball State is 3-14 (.176) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-worst in FBS; Average: .449
Georgia: Keys to the Game vs. Ball State
#1 Georgia is 10-1 (.909) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: .383
#1 Georgia is undefeated (12-0) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: .421
#1 Georgia was undefeated (6-0) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: .414
#1 Georgia is 23-1 (.885) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2021 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: .514
Matchup Notes for Ball State vs. Georgia
Georgia’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 14.2% of 492 attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 13th-best among FBS offenses. Ball State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.5% of attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 11th-worst among FBS defenses.
Georgia’s RBs averaged 10.3 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS RBs. Ball State’s defense allowed just 9.7 RAC in the 2022 season — tied for third-best among NonP5 defenses.
Georgia’s RBs averaged 10.3 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS RBs. Ball State’s defense allowed just 6.3 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for 21st-best among FBS defenses.
Ball State has gained 5,583 yards on 557 receptions (just 10.0 YPR) since the 2021 season — fifth-worst among FBS skill players. Georgia’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for third-best among NonP5 defenses.
Ball State’s WRs has gained 3,906 yards on 368 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) since the 2021 season — third-worst among FBS WRs. Georgia’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for third-best among NonP5 defenses.
Ball State’s RBs has averaged 5.0 targets per game since the 2021 season — tied for 34th-highest among FBS RBs. Georgia’s defense has allowed 3.8 receptions per game to RBs since the 2021 season — tied for 26th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends
Ball State has gained 5,583 yards on 557 receptions (just 10.0 YPR) since the 2021 season — fifth-worst among FBS skill players. Georgia’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for third-best among NonP5 defenses.
Ball State WRs averaged a touchdown every 34.5 receptions (138 Rec/4 TDs) in the 2022 season– 2nd worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.2
Ball State’s WRs has gained 3,906 yards on 368 receptions (just 10.6 YPR) since the 2021 season — third-worst among FBS WRs. Georgia’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for third-best among NonP5 defenses.
Ball State’s RBs has averaged 5.0 targets per game since the 2021 season — tied for 34th-highest among FBS RBs. Georgia’s defense has allowed 3.8 receptions per game to RBs since the 2021 season — tied for 26th-worst among FBS defenses.
Ball State TEs caught 4 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season– tied for most among FBS Teams
Georgia Offensive Stats & Trends
#1 Georgia QBs have 6 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down this season– tied for 3rd-most among FBS Teams
#1 Georgia TEs have 39 receptions for 20 or more yards since the 2021 season– most among Power 5 Teams
#1 Georgia TEs had 17 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams
#1 Georgia TEs had 615 receiving yards on 1st down in the 2022 season– most among Power 5 Teams
#1 Georgia TEs have 2,188 receiving yards since the 2021 season– 2nd most among FBS Teams
Ball State Cardinals Defensive Stats & Trends
Ball State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 44% (44 completions/101 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 54%
Ball State allowed 10 TDs in close and late situations in the 2022 season– tied for 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams
Ball State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (21 completions/51 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go since the 2021 season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 55%
Ball State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 6 of 101 attempts (6%) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– 3rd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 10%
Ball State allowed just 11.2 yards per completion (2,552 yards/228 completions) in the 2022 season– tied for 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 12.9
Georgia Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends
#1 Georgia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 28% (22 completions/78 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: 54%
#1 Georgia opponents has averaged 51.9 Passing Attempts per TD (882 Pass Attempts/17 Passing TDs) since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 21.3
#1 Georgia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 28% (22 completions/78 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 53%
#1 Georgia opponents has averaged 7.8 Passing Attempts per TD (78 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.1
#1 Georgia has allowed 6 rushing TDs on 754 carries (125.7 Carries Per TD) since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 25.3
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