Tennessee (2-0) vs Kent State (0-2)
Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:45 pm (Neyland Stadium)
Betting Odds: Tennessee -49.5 / Kent State +49.5 --- Over/Under: 62 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Kent State Golden Flashes and the Tennessee Volunteers meet in week 3 college football action from Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kent State vs. Tennessee prediction.
Kent State Recap
The Kent State Golden Flashes come into this one looking to pull off the upset for their first win after falling short in a 23-17 loss to Saint Francis to drop to 0-2 on the year. After this game, Kent State will once again stay on the road to take on Penn State.
Golden Flashes Struggling To Do Anything Right
Devin Kargman has thrown for 374 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 54.5% passing while Ky Thomas has rushed for 79 yards on the ground. Luke Floriea has a team-high 12 receptions for 196 yards and 2 touchdowns while Chrishon McCray has 2 TD grabs of his own on the year. On defense, Rocco Nicholl leads Kent State with 14 total tackles as does Mason Woods, while Kameron Olds has a team-high 3 sacks. Alex Branch is also responsible for the lone INT from the Kent State defense this season.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Kent State has covered the spread in three of its last four road games in September.
Tennessee Recap
The Tennessee Volunteers will be out to build on their 2-0 start after a 51-10 rout of NC State last time out. After this game, Tennessee will head on the road to Norman to take on the Oklahoma Sooners.
Vols Doing Damage Regardless Of Who Is On the Other Side
Nico Iamaleava has thrown for 525 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 74.5% passing while Dylan Sampson has a team-high 256 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. Dont’e Thornton Jr. has a team-high 105 receiving yards and 2 TDs while Bru McCoy has 99 receiving yards on 7 grabs and Chris Brazzell II has a team-high 8 receptions on the year. On defense, Five different Vols have 6 total tackles while Will Brooks is one of those 5 this season.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Kent State has lost each of its last 22 road games in September.
- Tennessee has won each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Neyland Stadium.
- Kent State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games.
- Tennessee has covered the spread in 11 of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents.
Kent State Vs. Tennessee
It wouldn’t surprise me with either side in this one, as this is a massive line and Tennessee is fully capable of covering it. That being said, I like the over here because I think whatever game script ends up playing out, this is going to be high-scoring. If Tennessee shows up from the start, this one will get really ugly for Kent State. Give me the Vols in a rout.
Chris’s Pick Over 62
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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