Sat, Sep 7 2024
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Week 2
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🏟 Scheumann Stadium
Muncie, IN
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Turf
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22,500 cap
Missouri State✈ 472 mi+1 hr TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2024 in-season data is not yet available.
Edges are based on 2023 full-season performance.
Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
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Lean
Game Control
76%
Ball State wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Ball State -2.5
O/U 50.5
ESPN Bet
Missouri State 2024 Schedule
Missouri State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/7 | Missouri State at Ball State | +2.5L34–42 | 50.5 | L34–42 | O | N |
Ball State 2024 Schedule
Ball State's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/7 | Ball State vs Missouri State | -2.5W42–34 | 50.5 | W42–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | Ball State at Miami | +36.5L0–62 | 55.5 | L0–62 | O | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Ball State at Central Michigan | +6.5L34–37 | 51.0 | L34–37 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/28 | Ball State at James Madison | +22.0L7–63 | 56.5 | L7–63 | O | N |
| Sat 10/5 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | +10.0L42–45 | 57.5 | L42–45 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/12 | Ball State at Kent State | -3.0W37–35 | 58.0 | W37–35 | O | N |
| Sat 10/19 | Ball State at Vanderbilt | +27.5L14–24 | 57.5 | L14–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/26 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | +13.5W25–23 | 47.5 | W25–23 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 11/5 | Ball State vs Miami (OH) | +12.5L21–27 | 48.5 | L21–27 | U | Y |
| Tue 11/12 | Ball State at Buffalo | +3.5L48–51 | 55.5 | L48–51 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Ball State vs Bowling Green | +12.5L13–38 | 54.5 | L13–38 | U | N |
| Fri 11/29 | Ball State at Ohio | +17.5L21–42 | 51.5 | L21–42 | O | N |
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Missouri State Edge
Missouri State +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Ball State Edge
Ball State +20.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Missouri State
Ryan Beard #1
4–7 (36%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Nick Petrino
Yr 1
#1
DC
L.D. Scott
Yr 1
#1
Ball State
Mike Neu #1
37–56 (40%)
· Yr 9 at school
OC
Jared Elliott
Yr 2
#1
DC
Jeff Knowles
Yr 1
#1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓