Kent State (0-8) vs Ohio (5-3)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Dix Stadium)
Betting Odds: Kent State +18.5 / Ohio -18.5 --- Over/Under: 52.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPNU
In this article, we will formulate an Ohio vs Kent State prediction for this College Football game on Wednesday, November 6th at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 11 matchup.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats are 5-3 (3-1) this season after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 47-16 in their last game. Ohio led 24-10 at halftime and they scored 23 of the 29 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Bobcats outgained Buffalo by a total of 489-383, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 7-12 on third down in the game. Parker Navarro threw for 231 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Rickey Hunt Jr. rushed for 89 yards and one score.
Prior to that win, the Bobcats lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 30-20 but did beat CMU and Akron before that. The Ohio offense has scored 25 points per game with 180.6 passing yards and 200.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 23.3 points per game this season. Parker Navarro has completed 66.2% of his passes for 1,217 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Coleman Owen has caught 44 passes for 682 yards and five scores.
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashes are 0-8 (0-4) this year after they lost to Western Michigan by a score of 52-21 in their last game. Kent State allowed the first 38 points in the game and never had a chance to get back into it. The Golden Flashes were outgained by a total of 579-250, lost the turnover battle 4-1, and went 1-13 on third down in the game. Tommy Ulatowski threw for 114 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Luke Floriea caught three passes for 43 yards and one score.
Prior to that game, the Golden Flashes lost to Bowling Green, Ball State, and Eastern Michigan, but only lost by two in that game against Ball State. The Kent State offense has scored 19.3 points per game with 173.8 passing yards and 77.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 46.6 points per game this season. Tommy Ulatowski has completed 42.6% of his passes for 940 yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Ky Thomas has rushed for 389 yards and one score.
Ohio vs Kent State Prediction
Kent State comes into this matchup still looking for their first win of the season, but their defense has been awful through the first eight games. The Golden Flashes have allowed over 45 points per game, which doesn’t give them any shot to stay in many games. Ohio has won three of their last four games, but they have had some issues on the road this season. I can’t back this Kent State team with how their defense is playing, but I also don’t love laying a big number with a team that is struggling on the road, so give me the over here.
David’s Pick Over 52.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
