Sacramento St. Hornets vs Ball St. Cardinals Predictions October 24, 2026
Ball State will beat Sacramento State, with a projected score of Ball State 28, Sacramento State 20. The Cardinals’ productive rushing performance at Bowling Green gives them the stronger recent foundation against a Hornets team coming off a 48-7 loss. That edge favors a home win, but neither Ball State -11.5 (-110) nor the total of 51 offers a compelling wager.
Sacramento St. Hornets vs Ball St. Cardinals prediction and best bet
Ball State is the pick to win, but the official betting recommendation is Pass. Its latest offensive performance makes the Cardinals the more appealing team outright. Asking a 2-5 team to win by at least 12 points requires a stronger case than one productive afternoon.
Sacramento State’s heavy loss to Ohio strengthens the argument for a Cardinals victory. The distinction is the margin: Ball State needed a touchdown as regulation expired and then overtime to beat Bowling Green. That result offers encouragement about its offense while leaving room for caution about laying a double-digit spread.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Sacramento State visits Ball State in this college football matchup.
Venue: Scheumann Stadium.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: Sacramento St. Hornets 1-6; Ball St. Cardinals 2-5.
SportsJaw odds: Sacramento St. Hornets +14 (-106); Ball St. Cardinals -14 (-111). Moneyline: Sacramento St. Hornets +447; Ball St. Cardinals -600. Total: Over 51 (-110); Under 51 (-110).
SportsJaw total: Over 51 (-110); Under 51 (-110). Moneyline: Sacramento State +348; Ball State -477.