Sacramento State Hornets vs Ball State Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Preview — Oct. 24, 2026
Sacramento State Hornets visit the Ball State Cardinals on October 24, 2026.
Prediction Lab's stored Sharp Consensus currently gives Ball State Cardinals a 72.5% win probability. That figure is a statistical model output for this matchup — not a guarantee, and not betting advice.
Game information
| Date | October 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Away | Sacramento State Hornets |
| Home | Ball State Cardinals |
Model moneyline
| Model | Side | Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Grinder2 | Ball State Cardinals | 62.8% |
| Takedown | Ball State Cardinals | 72.4% |
| Edge | Ball State Cardinals | 50.0% |
| XSharp | Ball State Cardinals | 97.7% |
| Sharp Consensus | Ball State Cardinals | 72.5% |
Sharp Consensus: Ball State Cardinals (72.5%)
Markets & projections
| XSharp proj | 19–28 |
|---|---|
| PL total | 47 |
| XSharp total | 47 |
| XSharp run line | +9.5 |
Why the models split
5 of 5 models with a stored probability lean Ball State Cardinals: Grinder2 (62.8%), Takedown (72.4%), Edge (50.0%), XSharp (97.7%), Sharp Consensus (72.5%).
Available sportsbook moneyline on the stored board: Sacramento State Hornets +250, Ball State Cardinals -307. Compare that price with the model probability before treating either as a pick.
Takeaway
This preview is built from Prediction Lab's stored Sacramento State Hornets vs Ball State Cardinals board for October 24, 2026. The current Sharp Consensus lean is Ball State Cardinals at 72.5%. Use the NCAAF picks page for the live card, then check graded results after the game. Model probabilities can be wrong; they are not locks.
