Ball State vs. Northwestern prediction favors Northwestern to win in college football Week 6 [2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Ball State vs. Northwestern, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives Northwestern a 99.4% chance of defeating Ball State. Our predicted final score has Northwestern winning 43-9. According to our model, Ball State (+36.5) has a 53.8% chance of covering the spread, while the 52.5-point over/under has a 51.3% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Ball State +36.5 (-112) / Northwestern -36.5 (-112)
• Moneyline: Ball State +3500, Northwestern -20000
• Total: Over/Under 52.5 (-118/-101)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Ball State +36.5 @ -112 via BetRivers
• Moneyline: Northwestern @ -20000 via FanDuel
• Total: Under 52.5 @ -101 via bet365

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Ball State +36.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football action between Northwestern and Ball State at Ryan Field is scheduled to commence at 12:30 PM ET.

• Who: Ball State vs. Northwestern
• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Time: 12:30 PM ET/9:30AM PT
• Venue: Ryan Field

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Conclusion

We predict Northwestern, with a 99.4% win probability, will likely beat Ball State in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.