- Game: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio Bobcats
- Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH
- TV: ESPN+
- Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-27)
- Total/Over-Under: 47.5
Peden Stadium is the place to be on Saturday, October 7, 2023, as the Ohio Bobcats (4-1) face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4). The Bobcats are favored to win by 27 points, while the over/under is set at 47.5.
Kent State @ Ohio Odds
Moneyline
Kent State +1100
Ohio -3500
Point Spread
Kent State 25.0 (-110)
Ohio -25.0 (-110)
Total
Over 45.0 (-110)
Under 45.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Kent State Golden Flashes will enter this game with a 1-4 record for the season. In their previous matchup against the Miami RedHawks, they suffered a 23-3 loss. Quarterback Michael Alaimo had a solid performance, completing 18 out of 30 passes for 170 yards. Chrishon McCray led the rushing attack with 11 yards on 1 carry. Overall, the Golden Flashes gained 206 yards on 65 plays. Defensively, they allowed 76 rushing yards and 216 passing yards.
Kent State has struggled to score points this season, averaging just 12.6 points per game. Their ground game has been particularly weak, averaging 116.0 rushing yards per game. They have accumulated a total of 1,343 yards on offense and have scored 6 touchdowns. The Golden Flashes have given up 1,106 passing yards and 883 rushing yards this season, allowing an average of 34.0 points per game.
The Ohio Bobcats have been performing well this season with a 4-1 record. In their last game against the Bowling Green Falcons, they secured a 38-7 victory. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke had an impressive game, throwing for 196 yards and 3 touchdowns. O’Shaan Allison contributed to the rushing attack with 42 yards on 13 carries. The Bobcats gained a total of 328 yards on 56 plays.
Offensively, the Bobcats are averaging 324.4 yards per game, ranking 116th in Division 1. They have gained 700 rushing yards and 922 passing yards this season. Defensively, they have allowed an average of 10.8 points per game and 333 rushing yards in total. The Bobcats defense has also recorded 8 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.
It will be an interesting matchup between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Ohio Bobcats. The Bobcats are heavily favored to win by 27 points, but anything can happen in college football.
The Pick: Take the Golden Flashes +27
