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MAC rivals will clash when the Kent State Golden Flashes (3-6) meet the Bowling Green Falcons (5-4).
Kent State vs. Bowling Green Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Kent State as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Kent State has -138 odds to pick up the win, while Bowling Green is listed at +113 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 55.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Kent State vs. Bowling Green Live?
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
- Stadium: Doyt L. Perry Stadium
Betting Preview
Kent State
Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 12th-worst in the FBS (452.9 yards allowed per game), Kent State has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 40th in the FBS offensively averaging 431.0 yards per game. Kent State owns the 74th-ranked scoring offense this season (27.4 points per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 23rd-worst with 31.6 points allowed per game. Kent State sports the 87th-ranked passing offense this season (219.7 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 10th-worst with 282.8 passing yards allowed per game. Kent State owns the 96th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (170.1 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with 211.3 rushing yards per game. Offensively, Kent State ranks 31st in the FBS with a 45.7% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 95th in third-down conversion rate allowed (170.1). Kent State has forced eight total turnovers (116th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (25th in the FBS) for -2a turnover margin of -2, 100th-ranked in college football.
Bowling Green
Bowling Green ranks 23rd-worst in total yards per game (334.1), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 101st in the FBS with 418.6 total yards ceded per contest. Bowling Green’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, allowing 31.8 points per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 89th with 24.9 points per contest. Bowling Green ranks 90th in the FBS with 219.0 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 105th with 261.4 passing yards allowed per game on defense. Bowling Green’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 115.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 80th with 157.1 rushing yards allowed per contest. Bowling Green has plenty of room to improve on third down, as it ranks 20th-worst in third-down conversion rate (33.3%) and are 13th-worst in third-down rate allowed (46.3%). Bowling Green has produced 18 forced turnovers (15th in the FBS) and committed 13 turnovers (64th in the FBS) this season for a +5 turnover margin that ranks 31st in the FBS.
Kent State vs. Bowling Green Betting Analysis
Kent State Betting Insights
Kent State has covered the spread twice in eight games with a set spread. Kent State has yet to cover the spread when they are at least 2.5-point favorites (0-4). This season, Kent State games have hit the over twice. The Golden Flashes have put together a 2-2 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 50% of those games). The Golden Flashes have gone 2-2 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -138 or shorter (50%).
Falcons Betting Insights
Bowling Green has covered the spread three times this year (3-5-1). Bowling Green is 3-1-1 ATS when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs. This season, Bowling Green games have hit the over six times. The Falcons have been underdogs in six games this season and won three (50%) of those contests. The Falcons are 2-0 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +113 or more on the moneyline.
Kent State vs. Bowling Green Against The Spread & Betting Records
Kent State
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 63.3 | 64.0 | 62.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 41.0 | 37.7 | 43.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-6-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-6-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-2 | 2-1 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-3 |
Falcons
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 51.6 | 50.9 | 52.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.0 | 29.4 | 35.3 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-1 | 2-3-0 | 1-2-1 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-0-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-3 | 2-1 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
Kent State
- Marvin Pierre has helped spur the Golden Flashes’ defense with 49 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack in nine games.
- The Golden Flashes’ defense has been aided by the play of Nico Bolden, who has played nine games and amassed 2.0 TFL and 52 tackles.
- The Golden Flashes’ defense has been aided by the play of JoJo Evans, who has suited up for nine games and amassed one interception to go along with 37 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
- Zayin West, as part of the Golden Flashes’ defense, has totaled 4.0 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 15 tackles in nine games.
Falcons
- As a key defensive contributor, the Falcons’ Karl Brooks has recorded 25 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and eight sacks in nine games.
- Demetrius Hardamon has collected 13 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and six sacks in nine games for the Falcons.
- The Falcons’ JB Brown has compiled 19 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in nine games.
- Darren Anders has totaled 30 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks In nine games for the Falcons.
Kent State vs. Bowling Green Predictions and Pick
Kent State vs. Bowling Green betting card
- Pick ATS:
Falcons (+2.5)
Pick OU:
Under (55.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Bowling Green, and we predict that Bowling Green will cover the spread (Kent State -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 55.5 points.