The Ohio Bobcats (4-1) and the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4) will meet in a matchup of MAC teams on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Peden Stadium. The Golden Flashes will need to play a near perfect game to pull off an upset, oddsmakers have them as 25-point underdogs. An over/under of 45.5 points has been set for the outing.
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Ohio vs. Kent State Odds
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
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Ohio | -25 | -110 | -110 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
ATS | Total | Score prediction |
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Ohio (-25) | Under (45.5) | Ohio 34 Kent State 4 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
Ohio | Kent State | |
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Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.0 (112) | 12.6 (132) |
Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 10.8 (6) | 34.0 (114) |
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (100) | 3 (8) |
Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (15) | 5 (99) |
Ohio vs. Kent State Betting Insights
Ohio Stats and Trends
- Ohio has covered three times in five matchups with a spread this season.
- The Bobcats have been favored by 25 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- So far this season, none of Ohio’s games have gone over the point total.
- The Cats five games this season have all gone under this contest’s total of 45.5 points.
- Ohio’s outings this year have an average total of 51.3, 5.8 more points than this game’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
In the last two matchups between these two teams, Kent State has the edge with a 2-0 record over Ohio. The Bobcats and Golden Flashes have split those games 1-1 against the spread while not outpacing the point total once. Kent State put up 65 points in those two matchups compared to Ohio’s 51.
Kent State Stats and Trends
- Kent State has a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- The Golden Flashes have covered the spread once when an underdog by 25 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
- Kent State games have gone over the point total three out of five times this year.
- The Golden Flashes have played three games this season that ended with a combined score over 45.5 points.
- Kent State’s games this year have had a 50.9-point total on average, 5.4 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Ohio Players to Watch
- Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 609 yards while completing 64.4% of his passes (56-of-87), with five touchdowns and two interceptions this year (152.3 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 18 times for 107 yards, averaging 26.8 yards per game.
- Sieh Bangura has taken 74 carries for a team-leading 287 rushing yards (57.4 yards per game).
- O’Shaan Allison has run for 212 yards on 67 carries (42.4 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Sam Wiglusz has 21 catches and paces his team with 204 receiving yards (51.0 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
- Tyler Walton has contributed with 162 yards on 16 catches and one touchdown. He averages 40.5 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Jacoby Jones is averaging 49.0 yards per game, with eight catches for 147 yards.
Kent State Players to Watch
- Michael Alaimo has thrown for 763 yards while completing 56% of his passes (61-of-109), with one touchdown and three interceptions this year (152.6 yards per game).
- Gavin Garcia has rushed for a team-high 337 yards on 87 carries (67.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- Xavier Williams has run for 135 yards on 41 carries (27.0 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- This season Chrishon McCray has 19 receptions for a team-high 234 receiving yards (46.8 per game).
- Trell Harris has also chipped in with 233 yards on 13 catches and one touchdown. He puts up 58.3 receiving yards per game this year.
- Jameel Gardner Jr. is averaging 39.7 yards per game, racking up eight receptions for 119 yards.
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