The Buffalo Bulls (2-5) will face off against a fellow MAC opponent, the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-6) in a matchup on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Dix Stadium. The Bulls are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 7 points. The over/under is set at 43 in the contest.
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Buffalo vs. Kent State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | -7 | -110 | -110 | 43 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo (-7) | Over (43) | Buffalo 31 Kent State 20 |
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
| Buffalo | Kent State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.1 (72) | 13.4 (131) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.1 (119) | 34.3 (123) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (72) | 4 (11) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 11 (20) | 5 (109) |
Buffalo vs. Kent State Betting Insights
Buffalo Stats and Trends
- Buffalo has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.
- The Bulls have not covered the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- Buffalo games have hit the over four out of seven times this season.
- The Bulls seven games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 43 points five times.
- The average point total in Buffalo’s contests this year is 52.8, 9.8 more than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Kent State has a 2-1 advantage over Buffalo in the last three matchups between these two squads. The Golden Flashes are 2-1 against the spread in those games against the Bulls while the two teams went over the point total each time. Buffalo outscored Kent State 135-119 in those three head-to-head matchups.
Kent State Stats and Trends
- Kent State has won two games against the spread this year.
- The Golden Flashes have been an underdog by 7 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
- Kent State games have hit the over five out of seven times this year.
- The Golden Flashes and their opponents have combined to score more than 43 points in four of seven games this season.
- Kent State has a 48.6-point average over/under in their outings this season, 5.6 more points than this game’s point total.
Buffalo Players to Watch
- Cole Snyder has thrown for 1,337 yards while completing 59.1% of his passes (140-of-237), with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions this year (191 yards per game).
- Ron Cook Jr. has run for a team-high 330 yards on 81 carries (47.1 yards per game) and four touchdowns. He also has 154 receiving yards on 19 catches (22 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Michael Washington has run for 295 yards on 66 carries (49.2 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Darrell Harding has 14 catches and paces his team with 239 receiving yards (34.1 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Marlyn Johnson has hauled in 24 catches for 234 yards (33.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
- Cole Harrity has racked up 196 yards on 26 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 28 yards per game.
Kent State Players to Watch
- Michael Alaimo has passed for 881 yards while completing 55.4% of his throws (72-of-130), with two touchdowns and four interceptions (125.9 yards per game).
- Gavin Garcia has 96 attempts for a team-high 374 rushing yards (53.4 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Jaylen Thomas has 240 yards on 63 carries (48 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray has reeled in 30 passes for a team-best 397 yards with two touchdowns. He averages 56.7 yards per game.
- Trell Harris has contributed with 257 yards on 15 catches and one touchdown. He averages 51.4 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Luke Floriea has caught 12 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 23.8 receiving yards per game.
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