NCAAF : Ohio vs Kent State Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 6, 2024 7:00PM EDT @ Dix Stadium

As of late, the two opponents are neither dominant nor getting dominated, winning losses being mixed. Ohio has managed to record quite a number of recent wins, including an easy win over Buffalo. On the contrary, Kent State has experienced patchy performances, suffering from several losses with the last one being to Western Michigan. This match brings two teams, two sharply different trends of trajectories, given the fact that Ohio has a better overall performance and points advantage. Nevertheless, injury news is going to be very important in this contest considering the fact that both sides have some key players who are out, and some are questionable.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Ohio -1000 , Kent State +664

Spread: Ohio -18 , Kent State +18

Over/Under: 52

Team Recent Performance

Ohio Bobcats

In their last games, Ohio managed to overpower Buffalo which was the main underdog priced at -3.5 on the spread for a 47-16 victory over the total points line of 46.5. The Bobcats were underdogs on the spread priced at +3.5 on the road against Miami (OH) on October 20 where they lost 20-30 and the game’s total was also exceeded from the 43.5. On October 13, the Bobcat’s played Central Michigan and won 27-25 however they did not cover the -3 which was placed on the Bobcats, the total points was also over from 50.5. The Bobcats faced Akron on September 29 and won by a score of 30-10, this time they were -8.5 point favorites and the totals were below the 46.5 mark. The match occurred over 42 total points where Ohio was outscored 6-41 against Kentucky on September 22 in a match where they were the +21.5 underdogs.

Kent State Golden Flashes

Lately, KSU has suffered a defeat since a 21-52 defeat to Western Michigan 2 weeks ago as a +19 underdog, going over the 59.5 total. On October 20, they lost 6-27 to Bowling Green while managing to cover as +24 dogs and going under 54.5. On 13th of October they lost a close contest against Ball State 35-37 as +3 dogs, going over the 58 total. Kent State faced Eastern Michigan on September 29 and lost 33-52 while being +14 underdogs, the match going over 46. On 22nd September, they were clobbered 0-56 by Penn State while +49 underdogs with the game going under the 58 total.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Ohio has a solid record of 7 wins and 3 losses, compared to Kent’s 3 wins and 7 losses. In terms of betting, Ohio boasts a 6-4 while Kent records 4-6 against the spread. All the teams have a similar over/under record of 4 victories and 6 losses. Ohio creates a mean of 28.4 points every match, while Kent equals 21.7 every game. On the contrary, on the ground, Ohio averages 190.9 yards rushing as opposed to Kent who averages 175.0. Passing Stats indicate that Ohio is at 26.8 passes attempted with a completion percentage of 64.93% while Kent is at 30.8 passes attempted with a completion success of 63.96%. While Kent’s is 206.5, Ohio’s yards through the air average sits at 234.6 Kents overall offensive production is 425.5 compared to Kent’s 382.2. Turnovers are fairly even with Ohio causing and committing an average of 1.6 turnovers a game and Kent managing 1.1 turnovers.

Team Injuries

Ohio Bobcats

Due to injuries of an undisclosed nature, some players have been listed as questionable for the game on Wednesday. Jeremiah Wood (LB), Ben McNaboe (LB), Jacob Dennison (OL), Ryan McDole (WR), Dom Dorwart (WR), Kaden Hurst (WR), Max Rodarte (WR), and Michael Molnar (TE) are part of this list. Other players include Jarian Shelby (OL), Kendall Bannister (CB), LJ Shumpert (CB), and Carson Canning (S). Anthony Tyus III (RB) is out for an indefinite period due to another undisclosed injury.

Kent State Golden Flashes

Nick Giacolone (LB), Ali Fisher (WR), Canaan Williams (LB), and   Keenan Landry (DL) and Oliver Billotte (DL) are all questionable with undisclosed issues, along with Hunter Hopperton (TE). Dallas Branch (CB), Gavin Garcia (RB, knee), Devin Kargman (QB, hip), JD Sherrod (QB, Achilles), Dru DeShields(QB), and Marques Hicks (RB) are all out for the season.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Ohio Bobcats will win and cover the spread with the total going over 52 .

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