Ball State vs. Northwestern: College Football Week 6 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Ball State vs. Northwestern: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: College Football Week 6

• Teams: Ball State vs. Northwestern
• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Time: 12:30PM ET
• Venue: Ryan Field

Current betting odds

• Spread: Ball State (+35.5, -122), Northwestern (-35.5, +100)
• Moneyline: Ball State +3500, Northwestern -20000
• Total (Over/Under): 53.5 points (-107/-110)

Dimers’ win probabilities

• Ball State: 1.5%
• Northwestern: 98.5%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each college football matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Ball State 9-43 Northwestern.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Ball State a win probability of 1.5%, while the Northwestern have a win probability of 98.5%.

Summary

Ball State faces off against Northwestern in college football action at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

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