Kentucky vs Ball State Predictions and Odds (Wildcats vs Cardinals Picks and Spread) - 9/2/2023

If you are looking for college football picks and predictions for the Week 1 CFB matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Ball State Cardinals, we have you covered! Our college football handicapping experts discuss the opening weekend from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs. the current odds.

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Ball State vs Kentucky

The Ball State Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats will face off in a non-conference game on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Teams

Ball State Cardinals: The Cardinals are led by head coach Mike Neu. They are coming off a 6-6 season in 2022, including a 4-4 record in Mid-American Conference play. Their key players include quarterback Drew Plitt, running backs De'Shaun Terry and Jalen White, and wide receiver Justin Hall.

Kentucky Wildcats: The Wildcats are led by head coach Mark Stoops. They are coming off a 9-3 season in 2022, including a 6-2 record in Southeastern Conference play. Their key players include quarterback Will Levis, running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., and wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson.
Location

The game will be played at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kroger Field is a 67,000-seat stadium that opened in 1973. It is the home of the Kentucky Wildcats.

Spread and Total

The current spread for the game is Kentucky -27.0 points. The over/under total is 54.0 points.

Recent History

The two teams have met 11 times, with Kentucky leading the series 9-2. They last met in 2018, with Kentucky winning 41-3.

How to Watch

The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

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