Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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MAC rivals will clash when the Kent State Golden Flashes (4-6) meet the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-4).

Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Kent State as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Kent State has -282 odds to pick up the win, while Eastern Michigan is listed at +222 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 59.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan Live?

  • Game Day: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Location: Kent, Ohio
  • Stadium: Dix Stadium

Betting Preview

Kent State

With 438.7 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS, Kent State has had to lean on its 38th-ranked offense (429.4 yards per contest) to keep them in games. Kent State is averaging 28.7 points per game on offense this year (66th in the FBS), and is allowing 29.0 points per game (93rd) on the defensive side of the ball. With 279.1 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS, Kent State has had to rely on their 85th-ranked passing offense (219.1 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive. Kent State ranks 84th in run defense this season (159.6 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 210.3 rushing yards per game. From an offensive standpoint, Kent State ranks 37th in the FBS with a 43.7% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 86th in third-down percentage allowed (159.6). With 10 forced turnovers (111th in the FBS) against 11 turnovers committed (27th in the FBS), Kent State (-1) owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Eastern Michigan

With 343.9 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Eastern Michigan ranks 105th in the FBS in 2022. On defense, it ranks 73rd, surrendering 381.5 total yards per game. In terms of points scored Eastern Michigan ranks 72nd in the FBS (27.7 points per game), and it is 100th on the other side of the ball (30.0 points allowed per game). In terms of passing, Eastern Michigan ranks 102nd in the FBS (203.5 passing yards per game) and 57th defensively (220.0 passing yards allowed per game). From an offensive angle, Eastern Michigan is accumulating 140.4 rushing yards per contest (82nd-ranked). It ranks 87th in the FBS on defense (161.5 rushing yards allowed per game). On the defensive side of the ball, Eastern Michigan is a bottom-25 unit on third down, ceding a 44.6% third-down conversion percentage (19th-worst). Fortunately, it is dominating on offense, generating a 44.6% third-down rate (17th-best). Eastern Michigan has a -4 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.

Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan Betting Analysis

Kent State Betting Insights

Kent State has covered the spread three times over nine games with a set spread. Kent State is winless against the spread when it is 7.5-point or greater favorites (0-2). Kent State games have gone over the total twice this season. The Golden Flashes have won three of the five games they were the moneyline favorite this season (60%). The Golden Flashes have played as a moneyline favorite of -282 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.

Eagles Betting Insights

Eastern Michigan has put together a record of 4-5-1 against the spread this year. Eastern Michigan is 1-1 ATS when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs. Eastern Michigan’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this year. The Eagles have entered the game as underdogs five times this season and won three of those games. This season, the Eagles have won one of their two games when they’re the underdog by at least +222 on the moneyline.

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Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan Against The Spread & Betting Records

Kent State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 62.5 64.0 61.8
Implied Total AVG 39.8 37.7 40.8
ATS Record 3-6-0 0-3-0 3-3-0
Over/Under Record 2-7-0 0-3-0 2-4-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-2 2-1 1-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-3 0-0 0-3

Eagles

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 57.1 57.4 56.8
Implied Total AVG 33.4 33.6 33.2
ATS Record 4-5-1 1-4-0 3-1-1
Over/Under Record 5-5-0 2-3-0 3-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-2 2-2 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 3-2 0-1 3-1

Players to Watch

Kent State

  • Marvin Pierre has hit the gridiron for 10 games, posting 1.5 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL, 54 tackles, and one interception for the Golden Flashes.
  • Nico Bolden has hit the gridiron for 10 games, totaling 62 tackles and 2.0 TFL for the Golden Flashes.
  • With 41 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception in 10 games, JoJo Evans has been a big contributor to the Golden Flashes’ defensive unit in 2022.
  • The Golden Flashes’ defense has been aided by the contributions of Zayin West, who has suited up for 10 games, amassing 4.5 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 18 tackles.

Eagles

  • As a key defensive contributor, the Eagles’ Jose Ramirez has amassed 34 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and eight sacks in 10 games.
  • On defense, Joseph Sparacio has helped lead the way with 45 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception in 10 games.
  • T.J. Peavy has posted 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 29 tackles in 10 games for the Eagles.
  • On defense, Chase Kline has supplied 31 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack in 10 games.

Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan Predictions and Pick

Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Golden Flashes (-7.5)

    Pick OU:

    Under (59.5)

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Our pick to win this contest is Kent State, and we expect that Kent State will cover the spread (Kent State -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 59.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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